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FM03 LCJ

2003 Chrysler Neon

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,074 mi
Last recorded49,074 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Neon51,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LCJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,074 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 49,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,417 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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 47,767 miles

Corrosion to the outer sills

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 47,031 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 47,031 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,458 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 46,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 45,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,336 miles

o/s/f outer cvboot is splitting

Fail 11 Feb 2020 45,336 miles

Suspension rod missing o/s/f vertical link missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f outer cvboot is splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,440 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 44,440 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,431 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 43,431 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing o/s/f vertical link bolt missing (2.4.G.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,414 miles

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r outersill corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2017 42,414 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and back mounts broken (7.1.1)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured o/s/f vertical broken (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r outersill corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,311 miles

item removed from drivers veiw

n/s/r outer sill is corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2016 41,311 miles

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

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing n/s/f vertical link nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing o/s/f vertical link nut missing (2.4.G.1)

item removed from drivers veiw

n/s/r outer sill is corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,913 miles

exhaust backbox is corroded

handbrake lever requires adjustment

n/s/r outer sill is corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,184 miles

n/s/r outer sill is corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to underbody,suspension and exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,387 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 34,387 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,010 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 6 Mar 2010 29,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,987 miles

o/s track rod end boot split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,286 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,057 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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FM03 LCJ is a 2003 Chrysler Neon in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,114 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 Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 LCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler Neon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM03 LCJ is a 2003 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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