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AC03 GZP

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,023 mi
Last recorded194,023 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GZP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 194,023 miles

corrosion on under body

Pass 13 Apr 2017 183,390 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 172,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 162,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 151,608 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 142,251 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 141,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 132,271 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 124,470 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 113,049 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 113,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,998 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 98,337 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,636 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 72,633 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,109 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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AC03 GZP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AC03 GZP, 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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What year was AC03 GZP registered?

AC03 GZP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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