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HJ03 YBF

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 YBF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 109,074 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 108,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear pads wearing low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear pads wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,075 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,531 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,516 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,556 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,516 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slighty split.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,516 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slighty split.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,342 miles

slight discolouring of both registation plates.

small chips in zone A of windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2008 41,342 miles

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

slight discolouring of both registation plates.

small chips in zone A of windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,319 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low

offside front tyre low on outer edge

slight binding from offside rear brake

Fail 26 Mar 2007 34,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low

offside front tyre low on outer edge

slight binding from offside rear brake

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,645 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 24,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HJ03 YBF is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 HJ03 YBF, 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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HJ03 YBF is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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