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LJ03 LXX

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,867 mi
Last recorded114,867 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LXX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 114,867 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 112,729 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 110,345 miles

All brake hoses ferrule ends slighty corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 168,119 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 May 2014 168,119 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 105,629 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2012 102,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 102,040 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 97,551 miles

front brake discs wearing

front indicators starting to show white light

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush unbonding

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

steel pipe sections of rear flexible brake hoses corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2009 85,674 miles

front indicators starting to show white light

offside front arm, rear bush unbonding

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2009 85,674 miles

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

front indicators starting to show white light

offside front arm, rear bush unbonding

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2008 77,605 miles

front brake discs wearing

handbrake travel high

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 16 May 2007 67,436 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

Pass 15 May 2006 58,834 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 58,834 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,383 miles

both front lower wishbones rear mounting bushes splitting

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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LJ03 LXX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ03 LXX, 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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LJ03 LXX is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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