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BP03 RUV

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,849 mi
Last recorded81,849 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 RUV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 81,849 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar o/s drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension parts corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,363 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,822 miles

n/s mirror cracked

tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 5 Apr 2018 68,822 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s mirror cracked

tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

both rear metal brake pipes that run from flexi hoses across trailing arms slightly corroded

headlamp outer plastic lenses deteriorated/pattern faint

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

both rear metal brake pipes that run from flexi hoses across trailing arms slightly corroded

headlamp outer plastic lenses deteriorated/pattern faint

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,832 miles

Front brake discs wear lipped and corroded on inner face

Nearside and offside front tyres worn to limit

Nearside and offside rear brake flexi hoses surface corroded

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside front lower arm, rear bush started to split

Fail 4 Mar 2015 58,779 miles

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

Front brake discs wear lipped and corroded on inner face

Nearside and offside front tyres worn to limit

Nearside and offside rear brake flexi hoses surface corroded

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside front lower arm, rear bush started to split

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,989 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Large dark windscreen tint film fitted to top of screen, may affect drivers view,Customer advised to reduce size or remove

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside front lower arm, Rear bush started to split

Offside track rod end has slight play

Window tint fitted to all rear windows

Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,989 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Large dark windscreen tint film fitted to top of screen, may affect drivers view,Customer advised to reduce size or remove

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside front lower arm, Rear bush started to split

Offside track rod end has slight play

Window tint fitted to all rear windows

Fail 3 Apr 2013 53,030 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,030 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,967 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 52,947 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,182 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 45,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,978 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,450 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 37,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,216 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jul 2006 18,350 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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BP03 RUV is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BP03 RUV, 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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BP03 RUV is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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