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GJ53 VCC

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,610 mi
Last recorded186,610 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VCC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 186,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 180,285 miles

rear brake hose pipes slightly corroded

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 15 Sep 2017 171,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 163,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 154,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 145,311 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 145,311 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 136,180 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tow hitch partially obscure rear number plate

Fail 17 Sep 2013 136,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tow hitch partially obscure rear number plate

Pass 20 Sep 2012 128,385 miles

airbag light on

Fail 19 Sep 2011 120,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 19 Sep 2011 120,473 miles

advise offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 101,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,632 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 89,632 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,999 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not exposing cords

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,906 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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GJ53 VCC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ53 VCC, 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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GJ53 VCC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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