2003 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6L Petrol · OY03 VXF
2003 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/04/2003. Recorded mileage 187,479 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CARISMA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,479 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
OY03 VXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 187,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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OY03 VXF Mileage History
- 27/03/2023179,954 mi
- 27/03/2024183,015 mi+3,061 mi
- 05/04/2024183,015 mi
- 31/03/2025187,393 mi+4,378 mi
- 07/04/2025187,479 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 3,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY03 VXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma (OY03 VXF) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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