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EF03 VFL

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,447 mi
Last recorded86,447 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 VFL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 86,447 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 86,447 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 79,827 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Under-body corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Under-body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,099 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear beam & fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2021 78,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear beam & fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,714 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,542 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,960 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank straps in poor condition

off side front head lamp glass in poor condition

rear exhaust tail box in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2013 42,952 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

fuel tank straps in poor condition

off side front head lamp glass in poor condition

rear exhaust tail box in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,057 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)

exhaust corroded. fuel tank straps corroded. o/s/f headlamp lence slightly opaque.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,249 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)

inner faces of front discs badly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,289 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,080 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 32,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,032 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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EF03 VFL is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EF03 VFL, 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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EF03 VFL is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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