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DV53 DCX

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,225 mi
Last recorded88,225 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 DCX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,225 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S and N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 81,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 77,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,645 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 75,645 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 73,660 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,606 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,604 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,968 miles

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

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)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,797 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,588 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 26 Jun 2010 52,260 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front and rear brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f headlight/bumper damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f also o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear suspension showing corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2010 52,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front and rear brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f headlight/bumper damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f also o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 28 May 2009 43,609 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 43,606 miles

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,820 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 20,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 DCX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV53 DCX, 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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DV53 DCX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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