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CJ53 TKC

2003 Chrysler Crossfire

Grey Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,043 mi
Last recorded113,043 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Crossfire62,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TKC
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 113,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 113,041 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,533 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,350 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,197 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 92,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 89,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak under body and suspension rust ()

all brake discs corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 88,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak under body and suspension rust ()

all brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front windscreen washer poor condition poor delivery

Fail 19 Jan 2016 83,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front windscreen washer poor condition poor delivery

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside jacking points are missing

Fail 3 Feb 2015 82,306 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside jacking points are missing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine light [mil] intermittent operation

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,752 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)

nearside front alloy slightly buckled

Fail 10 Apr 2012 77,752 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

nearside front alloy slightly buckled

Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,169 miles

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

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

we advise that both rear tyres are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,952 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 31,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 17,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 17,863 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Crossfire?

Based on 68,579 MOT tests across 3,897 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,196
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,309
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 973
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 812
coil spring broken 595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 590
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CJ53 TKC is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire in Grey with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Crossfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 62,721 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 Crossfire fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,309 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ53 TKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Crossfire typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler Crossfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CJ53 TKC is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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