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BN53 PCX

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,692 mi
Last recorded106,692 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 PCX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 97,188 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,422 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 92,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,321 miles

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

Offside Front tyre on limit

Rear brake discs borderline

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,245 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 84,245 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,555 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,223 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,379 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 66,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,858 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 62,858 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,725 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,770 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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BN53 PCX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN53 PCX, 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 BN53 PCX registered?

BN53 PCX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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