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FB53 EWO

2003 Chrysler Crossfire

Black Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,814 mi
Last recorded114,814 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Crossfire62,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EWO
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 114,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (BOTH) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively REAR BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 114,814 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 109,233 miles

centre exhaust mounting is missing

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2023 102,057 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 102,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring is about to ping out, do not drive.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 100,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,625 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 90,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,587 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 68,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 40,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,049 miles

rear tyres side wall cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,682 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,242 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,424 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,357 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,059 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,846 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,178 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Crossfire?

Based on 68,579 MOT tests across 3,897 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,196
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,309
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 973
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 812
coil spring broken 595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 590
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FB53 EWO is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire in Black with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Crossfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 62,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Crossfire fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,309 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 EWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Crossfire typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler Crossfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FB53 EWO registered?

FB53 EWO is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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