MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust heavily corroded
coolant level low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust heavily corroded
coolant level low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust heavily corroded
coolant level low
corrosion on front brake disc's BORDERLINE
rear tyres n/s/r BORDERLINE
wear in steering rack
corrosion on front brake disc s borderline
corrosion on metal part of rear brake hoses
nail in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm
condition both headlamp glasses and aims
condition n/s/f inner cv boot BORDERLINE
corrosion and wear on all brake discs
corrosion both front and rear brake pipes to flexi hoses
corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills
corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills and front floors
corrosion on exhaust
fluctuation on front brakes
handbrake travel
movement in n/s/r and o/s/r inner anti roll bar bushs BORDERLINE
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
chip in windscreen
corrosion on front brake discs
cortrosion on exhaust rear box
n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting
wear in rear inner anti roll bar bushes borderline
corrosion & wear on front brake disc s
corrosion on metal parts of both rear brake hoses
n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting
slight wear in steering rack
split in n/s/f tyre borderline
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
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EX53 JFY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 EX53 JFY, 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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EX53 JFY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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