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EA53 BWD

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,551 mi
Last recorded108,551 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BWD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,551 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 103,717 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside am offside front tyres wearing on the inner edge s

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge and cracking on the inner sidewall

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 103,626 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside am offside front tyres wearing on the inner edge s

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge and cracking on the inner sidewall

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,328 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 91,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,542 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,470 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,074 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,251 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,568 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,649 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,493 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,402 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 18 Oct 2006 15,502 miles

handbrake travel high

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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EA53 BWD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA53 BWD, 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 EA53 BWD registered?

EA53 BWD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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