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LR53 VWH

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,659 mi
Last recorded86,659 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VWH
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 86,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Pin Missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,688 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2019 81,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,862 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both front bottom arm (rear) bushes perishing

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and wearing low

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

o/s rear shock absorber starting to mist

odd size tyres front to rear axle

oil leak

slight play to o/s front track rod end

Fail 12 Sep 2018 75,849 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both front bottom arm (rear) bushes perishing

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and wearing low

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

o/s rear shock absorber starting to mist

oil leak

slight play to o/s front track rod end

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,899 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes perishing

n/s/front tyre 2mm

o/s/front tyre 3mm

oil leaks

slight damage to oil filter

under side starting to corrode

Fail 24 Feb 2016 64,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front bottom arm rear bushes perishing

centre exhaust corroding

n/s/front tyre 2mm

o/s/front tyre 3mm

oil leaks

slight damage to oil filter

under side starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,204 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak from gearbox oil cooler at nearside front

Fail 21 Mar 2015 61,204 miles

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak from gearbox oil cooler at nearside front

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,708 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,136 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriated but not blowing

rearhand and service brake has only just met the required efficiency ajustment or repair may be required

Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,136 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated but not blowing

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,965 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,965 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,509 miles

front disks badly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,429 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,079 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,878 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,423 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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LR53 VWH is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR53 VWH, 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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LR53 VWH is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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