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LS53EKT
2003 MITSUBISHI CARISMA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1597cc
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- Registration LS53EKT
- Manufacturer MITSUBISHI
- Model CARISMA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1597cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,679 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,787 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR. MARKED IN YELLOW. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,294 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm REPLACE ASAP. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured X2 NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Body not fully secure BUMPER (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective MACHINE POLISH LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,880 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUTS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 60,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND PERISHED. 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POLISH OR REPLACE LENS (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUTS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,271 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POLISH (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REPLACE ASAP (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY POOR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REPLACE ASAP (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,815 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POLISH (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 51,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POLISH (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 42,569 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2019 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 42,569 MI
11 Jun 202620 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,904 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front headlamp cloudy
- rear registration plate deteriorated
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,301 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,817 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 39,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,633 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,305 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
12 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,763 MI
11 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,763 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,895 MI
11 Jun 202615 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,895 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202617 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,060 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,077 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010 11 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,435 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009 11 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 27,435 MI
11 Jun 202612 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,566 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,422 MI
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LS53EKT was registered on 2003-11-18
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