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HV53 HRO

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,960 mi
Last recorded143,960 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 HRO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 143,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser mount is splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 143,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush delaminating from suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush delaminating from suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 138,848 miles

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

Offside Front chassis/floor area corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 138,787 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front chassis/floor area corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 134,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 126,561 miles

Anti roll bar link rod bushes worn

Both front wishbone bushes worn

Both rear metal break pipes corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 126,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti roll bar link rod bushes worn

Both front wishbone bushes worn

Both rear metal break pipes corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 120,141 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Nearside front wheel damaged on outer rim

Pass 12 Aug 2019 114,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner serfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 114,761 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner serfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,108 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 107,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges and has a small cut on outer wall.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 97,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges and has a small cut on outer wall.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,042 miles

lower engine mount defective

Fail 11 Aug 2015 92,042 miles

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

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

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

lower engine mount defective

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,501 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 68,524 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes seperating and split- poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,837 miles

1) n/s wiper split on ends 2) tyres 205 55 16 3) wheel nut covers fitted 4) rear brake pads low 5) rear silencer corroded poor cnd 6) wiring broken n/s front suspension

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,012 miles

1) o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes seperating 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) tyres 205 55 16 4) rear brake pads low 5) n/s rear light cluster damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,050 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,849 miles

Both front tyre tread 1.2mm on very inner edge.

Both rear tyre treads starting to perish.

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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HV53 HRO is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HV53 HRO, 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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HV53 HRO is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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