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AO03 LHD

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,390 mi
Last recorded103,390 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LHD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front bottom arms, rear bushes split

both sides rear brake pipes undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2017 103,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front bottom arms, rear bushes split

both sides rear brake pipes undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,396 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,176 miles

both sides front bottom arms, rear bushes split

front brake discs becomming very thin

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,679 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 74,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,127 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing and track rod end

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,348 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

slight play and roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,496 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 42,493 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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,287 miles

both sides front bottom arms, the rear bushes look to be pulling through the arms and the arms are getting close to be laying on the subframe but no sideways movement at the minute

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,532 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,569 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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AO03 LHD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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