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BG53 OTD

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,160 mi
Last recorded62,160 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OTD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 57,395 miles

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

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to lift

both rear metal brakepipes slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges and n/s/r wearing on outer edge

n/s headlamp beam image poor

Fail 15 Feb 2014 57,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to lift

both rear metal brakepipes slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges and n/s/r wearing on outer edge

n/s headlamp beam image poor

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,346 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

anti static earth strap broken o/s/f

both rear metal brakepipes corroded

exhaust centre mounting adrift

hand brake lever comes up high

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 24 Jan 2013 51,346 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

anti static earth strap broken o/s/f

both rear metal brakepipes corroded

exhaust centre mounting adrift

hand brake lever comes up high

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,515 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 47,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,257 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE :- ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT SHOWING ON DIPSTICK!!!

nearside front headlight, dip beam image change sticker fitted. front tyres edges of tread worn.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 44,254 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE :- ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT SHOWING ON DIPSTICK!!!

front brake discs worn.

nearside front headlight, dip beam image change sticker fitted. front tyres edges of tread worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,042 miles

1.both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.2.rattle from engine

Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1.both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.2.rattle from engine

Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,327 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 38,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,964 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,892 miles

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

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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BG53 OTD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG53 OTD, 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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What year was BG53 OTD registered?

BG53 OTD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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