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EX53 JFZ

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,616 mi
Last recorded36,616 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 JFZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 36,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 35,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 33,158 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 33,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.119 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 26,326 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 23,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT BIND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE

Pass 1 Aug 2018 23,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 23,664 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 23,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 22,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,877 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,146 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 19,146 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,103 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,076 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 132,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,664 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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EX53 JFZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EX53 JFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 JFZ registered?

EX53 JFZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is EX53 JFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 JFZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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