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DE53 BXB

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

19,990 mi
Last recorded19,990 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 BXB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 19,990 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 19,988 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 19,985 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 19,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 19,886 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 19,822 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 19,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 19,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,316 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,115 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes peeling away

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,874 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes peeling away

Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,754 miles

o/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes are peeling

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,631 miles

n/s/f lower suspension wishbone, rear bush peeling

o/s/f lower suspension wishbone, rear bush peeling

rear exhaust has slight blow were it joins centre pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,372 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,788 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,711 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,195 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 8,160 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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DE53 BXB is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DE53 BXB, 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 DE53 BXB registered?

DE53 BXB is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 BXB safe to buy?

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