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B4 DPO

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,898 mi
Last recorded142,898 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DPO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2020 142,898 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 137,011 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 137,011 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 132,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 125,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 115,149 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 111,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,661 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,112 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R DISCS SCORED-R PIPES CORRODED-F DISCS WORN/PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Fail 6 Apr 2011 94,112 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R DISCS SCORED-R PIPES CORRODED-F DISCS WORN/PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,010 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.BRAKES-LONG PEDAL TRAVEL-F DISCS WORN-BALANCE POOR-CORROSION R PIPES.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH SPLIT.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 79,010 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OIL LEVEL LOW.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.BRAKES-LONG PEDAL TRAVEL-F DISCS WORN-BALANCE POOR-CORROSION R PIPES.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH SPLIT.

Pass 11 May 2009 70,126 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 69,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.WASH AIM POOR.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINTS.O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES DELAMINATING.PLAY N/S TRACK ROD END.LIGHT CORROSION MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,749 miles

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

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

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

chip in center of windscreen

no rear seats fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2008 48,622 miles

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

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)

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

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

chip in center of windscreen

no rear seats fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,211 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 33,211 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LOW TYRES-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT N/S/R WALL DAMAGE

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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B4 DPO is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 B4 DPO, 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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B4 DPO is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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