MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
Based on 279,642 MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY53 VUK is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FY53 VUK, 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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FY53 VUK is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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