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HD03 HXL

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

153,558 mi
Last recorded153,558 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 HXL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,558 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 153,558 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 152,360 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 5 Jan 2024 152,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 151,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 149,082 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 147,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 144,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 142,352 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 140,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 137,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corrioding (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 131,019 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 122,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 112,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 78,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 54,957 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HD03 HXL is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HD03 HXL, 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 HD03 HXL registered?

HD03 HXL is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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