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HY03 ZTE

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,165 mi
Last recorded101,165 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ZTE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 101,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2012 93,703 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,456 miles

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

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

both front suspension wishbone bushes split and seperating from wishbones

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to fitted child seat

wiper blades both split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2010 87,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 19 Jun 2010 87,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,412 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 78,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,247 miles

front wishbone bushes perished

Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,247 miles

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

front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,058 miles

loer arm inner bushes perishing

nearside front tyre at limit of wear

Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,236 miles

offside and nearside front wishbome bushes bonding slightly seperated

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 ZTE is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HY03 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

HY03 ZTE is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HY03 ZTE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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