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AF03 VBD

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,499 mi
Last recorded106,499 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VBD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,499 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 106,499 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 102,651 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,212 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,950 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 90,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,685 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 83,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,473 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 75,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,098 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 68,029 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front fog lights not working

front fog lamp tell tale not working

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,629 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lowerm arm bushes separting

Pass 1 May 2009 49,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,060 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in OSR tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 38,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,678 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to come adrift

How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Based on 279,642 MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,599
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18,061
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16,572
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,501
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,633
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,390
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AF03 VBD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 68,331 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 18,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 VBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF03 VBD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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