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DU53 CGK

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,822 mi
Last recorded105,822 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CGK
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 105,822 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 105,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 100,364 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 103,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 100,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 97,928 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 97,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 94,949 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 94,882 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush split (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner edge of tread patterns (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush split (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens gone discoloured (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both headlamp lenses deterioated

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,150 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both headlamp lenses deterioated

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,703 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Fail 18 Jul 2014 83,703 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,810 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 70,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

exhaust middle bracket broken

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

nail in n/s/f tyre (repairable)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres worn bold on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,614 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 47,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,275 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,211 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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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DU53 CGK is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU53 CGK, 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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DU53 CGK is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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