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KG53 PFZ

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,332 mi
Last recorded100,332 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 PFZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,332 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 100,332 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 90,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 76,950 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,704 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 64,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,186 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,075 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 38,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,710 miles

BOTH LOWER WHISHBONE ARM REAR BUSHES JUST STARTING TO SPLIT

BOTH REAR FLEXY BRAKE PIPE ENDS HAVE SURFACE RUST

BOTHREAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING RACK AREA

SQUEELING FROM O/S/F BRAKE AREA ON FULL LOCK AND REVERSING

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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KG53 PFZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KG53 PFZ, 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 KG53 PFZ registered?

KG53 PFZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is KG53 PFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG53 PFZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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