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LD53 YEV

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,644 mi
Last recorded109,644 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 YEV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 109,644 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,928 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 100,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,576 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 94,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,048 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,885 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,686 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 52,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,785 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front washer jet weak, but clears screen sufficently

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LD53 YEV is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LD53 YEV, 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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LD53 YEV is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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