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HY03 XTX

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,564 mi
Last recorded80,564 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XTX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,625 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 60,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,895 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,536 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 46,520 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,884 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,330 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,363 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,253 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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HY03 XTX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY03 XTX, 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 HY03 XTX registered?

HY03 XTX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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