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HG53 KGZ

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,206 mi
Last recorded95,206 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 KGZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,206 miles

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

Coolant leak heater hose to plastic pipe union ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm low on outer edge, cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,824 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 91,804 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine breather hose split and sucking air

Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,847 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 72,745 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,210 miles

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

front fog lamps stay on

Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

front fog lamps stay on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,188 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 65,188 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,736 miles

all 4 tyres have small perish cracks

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,120 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 56,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,634 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,563 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,772 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 38,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,750 miles

both rear and o/s/front tyre's have small perish cracks

Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,688 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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HG53 KGZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HG53 KGZ, 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 HG53 KGZ registered?

HG53 KGZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is HG53 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 KGZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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