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AO53 VSX

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,760 mi
Last recorded72,760 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VSX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,760 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to front floor pan and both inner sills

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake pipes have slight corrsion

centre exhaust clamp broken + center exhaust hanger bracket broke but system still surrported time of test

some slight corrsion on floor pan

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,562 miles

both head lamp beam patterns just discernable

rear suspension centre pivot joint has wear with some movement

Fail 30 Jun 2014 63,559 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both head lamp beam patterns just discernable

rear suspension centre pivot joint has wear with some movement

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,762 miles

slight exhaust blow

brake ferrules corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,762 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake ferrules corroded

discs in poor condition on inner face

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,079 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,910 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 38,908 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,977 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,943 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,663 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,907 miles

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

rear brake pipes have slight surface rust

Pass 7 Oct 2006 12,040 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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AO53 VSX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO53 VSX, 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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AO53 VSX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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