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HG03 EXR

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,803 mi
Last recorded81,803 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 EXR
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,803 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 81,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,112 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 78,112 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,920 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 66,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both headlight glasses starting to deteriorate

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,826 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 44,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s & o/s front tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2012 41,721 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 41,714 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 36,189 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,255 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,057 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,634 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,470 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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HG03 EXR is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG03 EXR, 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 HG03 EXR registered?

HG03 EXR is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is HG03 EXR safe to buy?

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