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BG53 OTY

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,098 mi
Last recorded218,098 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OTY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 218,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 210,810 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 204,736 miles

Corrosion on rear brake disc`s

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 195,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both rear brake discs

winter tyres on both front wheels

Fail 8 Jun 2013 185,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 185,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 173,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 156,670 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 156,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 104,345 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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BG53 OTY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG53 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

BG53 OTY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is BG53 OTY safe to buy?

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