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KR03 MZP

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,296 mi
Last recorded120,296 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 MZP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 120,296 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both.(part flexible.) (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing link. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both. (part flexible) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside mirror damaged.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all in very poor condition..advise renewal. (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,209 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 112,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,081 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 107,071 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,764 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,847 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 87,053 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,053 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 75,018 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,018 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,757 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jul 2010 64,757 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,176 miles

all brake flexy hoses ferules corroding

cut in nsr tyre tread

front indicators pale

front suspension arm rear bushes split

nsf wheel rim damaged and slightly cutting tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2009 49,176 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

all brake flexy hoses ferules corroding

cut in nsr tyre tread

front brakes binding

front indicators pale

front suspension arm rear bushes split

nsf wheel rim damaged and slightly cutting tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,507 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 40,507 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,496 miles

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 26 Jul 2006 22,617 miles

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)

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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KR03 MZP is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KR03 MZP, 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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KR03 MZP is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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