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GF53 NTE

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,027 mi
Last recorded108,027 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NTE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,027 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 108,027 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at corroded rear joint/clamp/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 106,765 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at corroded rear joint/clamp/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 104,250 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 99,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,917 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,917 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,379 miles

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 20 Mar 2014 83,379 miles

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

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,775 miles

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,775 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs very corroded inside faces

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 60,731 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 14 Jan 2009 53,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 53,786 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,690 miles

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

near side rear parking brake lslightly lower

Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,277 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 40,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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GF53 NTE is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GF53 NTE, 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 GF53 NTE registered?

GF53 NTE is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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