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HN53 MVJ

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,762 mi
Last recorded86,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 MVJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,534 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,925 miles

exhaust coroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jan 2013 85,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust coroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,081 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 17 Jan 2011 66,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 17 Jan 2011 66,231 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 9 Apr 2010 65,479 miles

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE ON FIGURE 3

Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,465 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE ON FIGURE 3

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,606 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,117 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,794 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 MVJ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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