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CW03 BWA

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,281 mi
Last recorded162,281 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 BWA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 162,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front and offside rear brake pads appear low

play in offside steering inner rack joint

Pass 8 Oct 2015 141,722 miles

Offside Front rackend has slight play

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 141,722 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front rackend has slight play

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 120,612 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bulk head wiring a little untidy

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,314 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 75,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,784 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

play in o/s inner steering knuckle joint

Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

play in o/s inner steering knuckle joint

Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,099 miles

rear brake pads 2mm tyres side walls worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,471 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 47,471 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,909 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 43,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,227 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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CW03 BWA is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CW03 BWA, 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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CW03 BWA is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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