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KN53 ACF

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,926 mi
Last recorded146,926 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 ACF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 146,926 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 142,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust hanger corrorded and broken

overall surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

play in nearside steering rack end ball joint

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

requires wheel alignment

Fail 23 Aug 2017 142,179 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust hanger corrorded and broken

overall surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

play in nearside steering rack end ball joint

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

requires wheel alignment

Pass 30 Aug 2016 138,260 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2016 138,253 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2015 134,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 134,076 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 129,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 122,207 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 116,518 miles

Both front wish-bone rear bushes worn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 106,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,462 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Wipers slightly split

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,190 miles

o/s wishbone bush wearing

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,594 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes split and starting to unbond.

Front brake discs corroded.

Handbrake high.

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jun 2008 62,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs corroded.

Handbrake high.

Both front wishbone rear bushes split and starting to unbond.

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,243 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 44,239 miles

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

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

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

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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KN53 ACF is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KN53 ACF, 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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KN53 ACF is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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