CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV53 YDX

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,898 mi
Last recorded60,898 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chrysler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YDX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,898 miles

Both front wipers is smearing

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front wingmirrow is slightly insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2015 60,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Both front wipers is smearing

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front wingmirrow is slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre cut but no cords

o/s/r tyre cut but no cords

Fail 21 Jun 2014 55,313 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre cut but no cords

o/s/r tyre cut but no cords

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,700 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,569 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,429 miles

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges

Front wiper blades split

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Fail 24 Oct 2011 41,429 miles

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

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

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges

Front wiper blades split

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,154 miles

Crack in windscreen

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Offside rear tyre perished and outer wall starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,587 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 28,586 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking but not showing inner cord at present

slight wear in offside steering rack inner joint but not to excess at present

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,078 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 21,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,837 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,771 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
Full Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV53 YDX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BV53 YDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV53 YDX?

You can check the full history of BV53 YDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV53 YDX registered?

BV53 YDX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BV53 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 YDX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV53 YDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV53 YDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.