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AJ53 VXV

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,479 mi
Last recorded167,479 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VXV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 167,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 164,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 161,582 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

handbrake effort low

Fail 7 Oct 2019 161,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 154,282 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 154,282 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2018 154,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2017 151,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 143,992 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 143,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 143,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 140,814 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brakes starting to bind on

front roll bar links in poor condition

headlight outputs deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2013 135,311 miles

front roll bar links deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2012 129,797 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2011 124,552 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 122,547 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 108,983 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 93,929 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 75,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,459 miles

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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AJ53 VXV is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ53 VXV, 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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AJ53 VXV is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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