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DC03 FGP

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,890 mi
Last recorded107,890 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 FGP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 107,890 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 101,418 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 101,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,044 miles

corrosion/wear to front brake discs.

noise from offside front wheel bearings.

play in offside track rod end and boot split.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,875 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes worn

front brake discs worn thin

nearside rear wheel inner rim has slight damage

offside rear & centre seats not fitted, full inspection not possible

Pass 30 Apr 2011 80,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 77,079 miles

nearside front wheel bearing play advice adjust

Pass 9 May 2009 74,057 miles

slight play detected in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2008 70,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,318 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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DC03 FGP is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DC03 FGP, 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 DC03 FGP registered?

DC03 FGP is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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