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AO03 HFG

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,602 mi
Last recorded114,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HFG
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 114,602 miles

Front Headlights tarnished

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 114,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

car to low for brake rollers

Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four front and back near the break clipper (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2017 112,535 miles

Emissions not tested water leak and engine noise (7.3.A.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 110,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and going out of shape

Oil leak Oil filter ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 110,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and going out of shape

Oil leak Oil filter ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 93,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 79,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,871 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 75,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,502 miles

Both side front bottom suspension arms-rubber bushes seperating(advise attention ASAP)

Very little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,905 miles

Front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,871 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 54,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 48,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,415 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,622 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,847 miles

all tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Jul 2006 35,822 miles

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

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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AO03 HFG is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO03 HFG, 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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AO03 HFG is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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