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AP53 MLZ

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,076 mi
Last recorded97,076 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MLZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,076 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front ,aim and pattern not very defined. (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play significant amount of play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear bush dibonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

a.b.s light on and off during test.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,056 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside front and rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aim/pattern not very defined, should clean or replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and dibonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,261 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bothside rear parking brake noisy on application.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 83,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens badly tarnished, can clean or replace. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens badly tarnished, can clean or replace. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded bothside rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bothside rear parking brake noisy on application.

power steering sensor/ switch seeping oil.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder badly worn, should replace.

Offside Front lower engine /gearbox stabilezer bush cracking and play.

Offside Front wishbone rear bush dibonding.

bothside rear indicators bulb replaced, pass repair side.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,838 miles

Nearside Front track rod end ball joints dust cover perishing.

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished, lights output reduced , should clean.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 66,114 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 65,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,553 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured bothside rear should replace. (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front wishbone rear bush braking.

bothside rear brake pipe/s corroded should replace.

nearside front head lamp plug- need attension.

offside front antiroll bar linkage bush worn and play,marginal pass should replace.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,553 miles

bothside front wishbone rear bush braking.

bothside rear brake pipe/s corroded should replace.

bothside rear brake pipe/s corroded should replace.

bothside rear brake pipe/s corroded should replace.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,553 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured bothside rear should replace. (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front wishbone rear bush braking,.

bothside rear brake pipe/s corroded.shhould replace.

nearside front head lamp,plug -connector.need attension.

offside front antiroll bar linkage bush worn and play. should replace.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,738 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 54,738 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 47,090 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,633 miles

advise o/s/f lower arm rear bush split but no movement in the arm

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise slight brake judder in rear brakes

advise o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but does not expose the cords

Fail 30 Jan 2012 40,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise o/s/f lower arm rear bush split but no movement in the arm

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise slight brake judder in rear brakes

advise o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but does not expose the cords

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,458 miles

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

damage to osf tyre sidewall.

front wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2011 33,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

damage to osf tyre sidewall.

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,624 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,759 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,741 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,764 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 20,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AP53 MLZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP53 MLZ, 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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AP53 MLZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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