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LN53 WBD

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,400 mi
Last recorded139,400 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 WBD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 139,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine management light on but date of 1st use before 1 July 2008

Pass 29 Jan 2022 135,492 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 135,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,898 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 126,893 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,073 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some underside surface rust

Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,669 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 115,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,689 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 113,686 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,492 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 109,492 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,409 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 93,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 93,264 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 86,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,606 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,805 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,917 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 39,682 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,191 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 WBD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

LN53 WBD is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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