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KD03 BFY

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,837 mi
Last recorded126,837 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 BFY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 126,837 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 126,837 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 126,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner sholder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cooland leeking water

Fail 29 Sep 2016 126,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner sholder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cooland leeking water

Pass 26 Sep 2015 125,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 123,027 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 123,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 121,601 miles

both front tyres worn

offside wishbone bush split

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 10 Sep 2012 121,601 miles

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

both front tyres worn

offside wishbone bush split

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,800 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 119,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 108,798 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,440 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 60,433 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil on minimum level

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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KD03 BFY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KD03 BFY, 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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KD03 BFY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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