2003 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6L Petrol · AJ52 AFZ
2003 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 96,057 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CARISMA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1597cc
AJ52 AFZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/02/2023
- 96,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AJ52 AFZ Mileage History
- 02/03/202293,277 mi
- 28/02/202396,057 mi+2,780 mi
Average of roughly 2,797 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
AJ52 AFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma (AJ52 AFZ) between March 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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