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LB03 USM

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 USM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,556 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2015 96,556 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2014 92,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,656 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2013 75,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,571 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 58,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,979 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

offside rear shock absorber outer casing split

rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2011 51,979 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner wing earth cable broken

offside rear shock absorber outer casing split

rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,565 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,342 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,912 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,028 miles

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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LB03 USM is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LB03 USM, 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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LB03 USM is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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