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GV53 HAX

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,245 mi
Last recorded135,245 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HAX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 135,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake has very little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to getr low,3.5mm and tyre scrubbing outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake has very little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to getr low,3.5mm and tyre scrubbing outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,493 miles

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

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

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2017 128,383 miles

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

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

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

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2016 120,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s head lamp has a poor beam image

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,971 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 104,949 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,942 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear brake hoses / pipes corroded slightly

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 18 Sep 2013 95,923 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear brake hoses / pipes corroded slightly

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,768 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine undertray fitted

offside rear light lens cracked

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted

offside rear light lens cracked

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,820 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes worn

engine undertray fitted

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,984 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,726 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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GV53 HAX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV53 HAX, 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 GV53 HAX registered?

GV53 HAX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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