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FE55 ZTJ

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,127 mi
Last recorded69,127 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ZTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,127 miles

Offside Rear h/brake reading close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,339 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2016 59,336 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight exhaust blow at front exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,367 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 54,364 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate number plate light (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint socket spring broken coil spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,172 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 49,171 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,436 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,660 miles

front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 27 Aug 2011 31,315 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 31,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs excessively pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2010 25,819 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,965 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 15,437 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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FE55 ZTJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 66,505 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 FE55 ZTJ, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE55 ZTJ registered?

FE55 ZTJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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