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FC03 JYZ

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 JYZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 72,970 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

all the front and rear suspension is slightly corroded

both side rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 61,499 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords

minor exhaust blow

temp/fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 61,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to cords

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords

minor exhaust blow

temp/fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 56,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

metal parts of nearside and offside rear brake flexis greased making inspection difficult

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2015 56,291 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

metal parts of nearside and offside rear brake flexis greased making inspection difficult

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2014 49,373 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)

slight wear to front & rear brake discs

Fail 19 May 2014 49,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

slight wear to front & rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,845 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,306 miles

Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,088 miles

front and rear brake hose,metal ferrule's have surface corrsion.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 26,088 miles

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

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

front and rear brake hose,metal ferrule's have surface corrsion.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,067 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,651 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)

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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FC03 JYZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FC03 JYZ, 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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FC03 JYZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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