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DV53 CYZ

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,696 mi
Last recorded91,696 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CYZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 91,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,734 miles

Exhaust knocking on body..

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 30 Jul 2014 74,685 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 74,684 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,096 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,467 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 61,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,007 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 53,007 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,963 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,046 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 40,041 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,557 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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DV53 CYZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 DV53 CYZ, 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 DV53 CYZ registered?

DV53 CYZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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