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BT53 VHU

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,984 mi
Last recorded105,984 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VHU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,146 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 90,425 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,443 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,415 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,426 miles

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

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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BT53 VHU is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT53 VHU, 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 BT53 VHU registered?

BT53 VHU is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BT53 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 VHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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