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AF53 MPY

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

325,920 mi
Last recorded325,920 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2013 325,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front shock worn slighty

Pass 18 Aug 2012 328,263 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 320,999 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 320,932 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 313,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 282,015 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 282,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

NSR tyre odd speed rating

Pass 18 Aug 2008 244,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 198,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front anti roll bar bushes are starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2006 158,282 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 112,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF53 MPY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF53 MPY, 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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AF53 MPY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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