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LN53 VYD

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

16,317 mi
Last recorded16,317 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 VYD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 16,317 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2026 16,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake hose/pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2026 16,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Pressure switch on rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake hose/pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 15,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Metal pipe between ferrules , part of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 14,440 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 13,810 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 12,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 12,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 12,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 12,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 11,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 11,644 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2016 11,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 9,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 7,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 6,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 5,724 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LEG DAMP AND OIL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE ADVISE

Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,983 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 4,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 3,275 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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LN53 VYD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 LN53 VYD, 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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What year was LN53 VYD registered?

LN53 VYD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LN53 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 VYD shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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