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AK53 VOT

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,505 mi
Last recorded157,505 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VOT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 157,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both lightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F + N/S/R perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 153,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front fog lights inoperative

underside of vehicle, chassis legs behind subframe weakened and starting to corrode but not yet holed

Pass 12 Nov 2018 146,836 miles

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

undertray fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 139,195 miles

Light corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Nov 2017 139,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Light corrosion to underside

Pass 31 Oct 2016 131,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,709 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

slight front brake bind

Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,297 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,216 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,395 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front brake dicsc pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2010 75,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,782 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,540 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All wiper blades split at edges.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four discs are corroded on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,425 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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AK53 VOT is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK53 VOT, 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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AK53 VOT is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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