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HN53 MVC

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 MVC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 90,561 miles

both front track rod ends seeping grease

coolant level low

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight play to osf wheel nearing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 87,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 87,267 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres weaing out of shape and cracking/perished

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,587 miles

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Fail 11 Sep 2010 59,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,338 miles

both front lower unbonding

both headlight aims on lower limits

engine fault diag light on

hand brake operation jerky

nsr brake advanced binding on, rear brake showing signs of overheating, rear pads starting to crumble

Fail 8 Aug 2009 50,330 miles

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

both front lower unbonding

both headlight aims on lower limits

hand brake operation jerky

nsr brake advanced binding on, rear brake showing signs of overheating, rear pads starting to crumble

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,363 miles

some free play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,412 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,390 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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HN53 MVC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN53 MVC, 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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HN53 MVC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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