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FG53 SYH

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,732 mi
Last recorded80,732 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SYH
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,732 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 80,729 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,585 miles

195/65/15 X 4

2 X F/A/R/B/D/LINK RUBBERS WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X F/REAR LOWER ARM BUSHES--PODOT-MONITOR

OSF T/S/MOUNT WORN-PODOT-MONIYOT

TBELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICVLE RECORDS

Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,585 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

195/65/15 X 4

NSF & OSF LOWER REAR BUSHES

OSF T/S/MOUNT WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 1 Apr 2017 75,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREAS (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

195/65/15 X 4

NSF & OSF LOWER REAR BUSHES

OSF T/S/MOUNT WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,101 miles

195/65/15 X 4

2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

NSF & OSF LOWER REAR SUS BUSHES WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

NSF & OSF W/TRIMS MISSING

OSF A/R/BAR BUSHES WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

OSF CV BOOT PIN HOLE-PODOT-MONITOR

OSF TOP S/MOUNT SLIGHTLY KNOTCHY OP=PODOT-MONITOR

PBT-PODOT-MONITOR

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 5 Apr 2016 68,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

195/65/15 X 4

2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

NSF & OSF LOWER REAR SUS BUSHES WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

NSF & OSF W/TRIMS MISSING

OSF A/R/BAR BUSHES WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

OSF CV BOOT PIN HOLE-PODOT-MONITOR

OSF TOP S/MOUNT SLIGHTLY KNOTCHY OP=PODOT-MONITOR

PBT-PODOT-MONITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 3 Apr 2015 61,925 miles

195/65/15 X 4

2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

NSF W/TRIM MISSING

PBT-

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,259 miles

195/65/15 X 4

LIGHT MARKS W/SCREEN

NSF & NSR W/TRIMS MISSING

PBT--PODOT

PIN HOLE OSF CV BOOT-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRED=31/3/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

TAIL GATE HINGES STIFF

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,930 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 53,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,401 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 48,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,217 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,094 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wipers split but not affecting view

travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Oct 2007 30,094 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wipers split but not affecting view

travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,649 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 SYH is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG53 SYH, 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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FG53 SYH is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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