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FG53 SYA

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,511 mi
Last recorded107,511 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SYA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 107,511 miles

coil springs corroded

front headlamp misted

front lower arm rear bushes worn

play in o/s/r antiroll bar link arm top bush

Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 100,447 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust hanger snapped

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,518 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 93,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,058 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,835 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 66,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,585 miles

Advise movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

Advise nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,828 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 28,682 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,188 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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FG53 SYA is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG53 SYA, 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 FG53 SYA registered?

FG53 SYA is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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