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HD53 FRP

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,046 mi
Last recorded76,046 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FRP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 76,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF / OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - ALL front/rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 72,981 miles

ALL shock absorbers / coils springs corroded front and rear

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill front/rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout floor / sills / ALL inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 72,981 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL shock absorbers / coils springs corroded front and rear

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill front/rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout floor / sills / ALL inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 71,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,660 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF/NSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Imbalance - parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

One of two fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL have corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front+rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout vehicle/both sills inner/outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 69,657 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded NSR/OSR metal parts of hoses along trailing arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both dished/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF/NSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Imbalance - parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

One of two fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL have corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front+rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout vehicle/both sills inner/outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Subframes corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 68,615 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Subframes corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,982 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH - Hoses/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to underside & components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 66,980 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH - Hoses/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to underside & components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,591 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Along trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Along trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lens slight damage (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,491 miles

Oil leak ()

Both rear brake hoses/pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe flexi corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 59,676 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe flexi corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR exhaust system hanger missing - but system still supported

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,897 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes split slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,832 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,895 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to get low on edge

slight splitting to both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 18 Oct 2006 24,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to get low on edge

slight splitting to both front lower arm rear bushes

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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HD53 FRP is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HD53 FRP, 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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HD53 FRP is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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