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HG03 UFW

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,223 mi
Last recorded132,223 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 UFW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 132,223 miles

Front antiroll bar link bushes worn.

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs very corroded and worn.

underbody very muddy

Fail 10 Jan 2017 132,100 miles

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

Central Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener collection. (8.3.1e)

Front antiroll bar link bushes worn.

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs very corroded and worn.

underbody very muddy

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,986 miles

both front suspension earth straps broken

o/s wiper split

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play n/s rack end

Fail 14 Jan 2016 120,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

both front suspension earth straps broken

o/s wiper split

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,645 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)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 115,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 110,701 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread & sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2014 110,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread & sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,175 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 90,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 90,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 98,991 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,256 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Nov 2009 90,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,594 miles

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

both front lower arms have slightly deteriorated rear bushes

Fail 9 Apr 2008 73,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front lower arms have slightly deteriorated rear bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2007 57,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UFW is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG03 UFW, 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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HG03 UFW is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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