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FV52 XLW

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,796 mi
Last recorded95,796 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 XLW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,796 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

some rust on brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2017 88,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear in some suspension bushes

some rust on brake pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,803 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 87,575 miles

both wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,772 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 86,766 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,578 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,578 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 80,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 73,754 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 73,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,370 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 66,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,549 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,549 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,046 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front wishbone bushes starting to split

slight white light front indicators

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,786 miles

all brake flexi hoses ends corroded

front lower arm bushes starting to split osf & nsf

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,065 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,346 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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FV52 XLW is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV52 XLW, 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 FV52 XLW registered?

FV52 XLW is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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