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DA53 OGC

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OGC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front reg plate has crack but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel has different size nut on but its secure

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

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

coolant level slightly low

Fail 11 Aug 2016 88,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bush ripped (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front reg plate has crack but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel has different size nut on but its secure

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

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

coolant level slightly low

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 63,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,667 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,701 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 56,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,057 miles

metal sections of both sides rear and front brake hoses corroded

nearside front tyre valve obscured by wheel trim

strong smell of fuel in engine bay no leak found

Fail 6 Oct 2010 52,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

metal sections of both sides rear and front brake hoses corroded

nearside front tyre valve obscured by wheel trim

Pass 10 Oct 2009 48,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,909 miles

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

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

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

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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DA53 OGC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA53 OGC, 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 DA53 OGC registered?

DA53 OGC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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