2003 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.9L Diesel · PE53 TPF
2003 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 111,481 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CARISMA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE53 TPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 111,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE53 TPF 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 (PE53 TPF) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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 (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
PE53 TPF Mileage History
- 01/11/2023101,873 mi
- 01/11/2023101,873 mi
- 31/10/2024103,215 mi+1,342 mi
- 14/10/2025111,314 mi+8,099 mi
- 21/10/2025111,481 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 4,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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