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CA03 LBN

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,057 mi
Last recorded102,057 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LBN
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,057 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,057 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,574 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 96,574 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,424 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,095 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,168 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 56,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,891 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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CA03 LBN is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA03 LBN, 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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CA03 LBN is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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