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YY03 BZB

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,702 mi
Last recorded76,702 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BZB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,702 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

catalitic heat shield loose

Fail 8 Oct 2025 76,694 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

catalitic heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,246 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS&OS lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 75,879 miles

N/S/R brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 75,864 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,563 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 72,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective close to excessive (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,087 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

fuel cap seal deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 66,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

fuel cap seal deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,830 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded and pitted

both front lower balljoint dust covers perished

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low on inner edges

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

n/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 48,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,415 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,821 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,362 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 27,355 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,288 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,suspect front brake pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,258 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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YY03 BZB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 76,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 BZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY03 BZB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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