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FV03 YRY

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,184 mi
Last recorded103,184 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YRY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,184 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 103,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 95,079 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion rear cross member

general corrosion inner sills x2

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,451 miles

front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

headlamp aim image weak

o/s steering rack arm slight play

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,627 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f lower arm ball joint slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2017 91,627 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f lower arm ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,737 miles

front tyres worn to legal limit

headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f lower arm ball joint slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2016 88,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn to legal limit

headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f lower arm ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

front discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2015 84,464 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

front discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 75,535 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,535 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 31 Jul 2014 73,765 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 73,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,045 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 65,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,609 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 27 Jul 2009 42,247 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 1 Aug 2008 38,285 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,365 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 28,259 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,823 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 19,823 miles

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

ADVISE HAVE NOT CHECKED O/S/R AND N/S/R SEAT BELTS DUE TO FITTED CHILD SEATS

ADVISE N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER APPEARS TO BE SPLIT †

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

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

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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FV03 YRY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FV03 YRY, 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 FV03 YRY registered?

FV03 YRY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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