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BL53 BGE

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,804 mi
Last recorded118,804 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 BGE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

inner and outer sills starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2016 110,908 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs have surface corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 104,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs have surface corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,115 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under vehicle all suspension and braking components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,051 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front earth wire from nearside front inner flitch to suspension strut cut

offside rear tyre inner and outer treads worn to legal limit,recommend renewal of tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,634 miles

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

nearside front tyre flat

Fail 29 Jan 2010 60,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters split

nearside front tyre flat

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,323 miles

n/s front lower ball joint cover split.

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s front lower ball joint cover split.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 50,319 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre outer tread wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,538 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 39,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 30,353 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 30,353 miles

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

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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BL53 BGE is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 BGE, 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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BL53 BGE is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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