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EX52 OVC

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,405 mi
Last recorded67,405 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OVC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,405 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,234 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 48,339 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

accident damage noted on right hand rear quarter also right hand rear lamp lens damaged no white light showing

both front indecator lamp bulbs starting to discolour

both front wish bones rear bushs starting to split on outer rims

cracks in left hand rear lamp lens no white light showing

reverse lamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,339 miles

accident damage noted on right hand rear quarter also right hand rear lamp lens damaged no white light showing

both front indecator lamp bulbs starting to discolour

both front wish bones rear bushs starting to split on outer rims

cracks in left hand rear lamp lens no white light showing

reverse lamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,836 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r steering arm has slight play

o/s/f + n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes are weak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,560 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play.

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

offside front and nearside front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2009 31,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are splitting

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,149 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,197 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,212 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 20,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 14,738 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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EX52 OVC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX52 OVC, 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 EX52 OVC registered?

EX52 OVC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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