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LR53 VWN

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,507 mi
Last recorded61,507 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VWN
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,873 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 58,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,318 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 56,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 53,772 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,194 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 48,194 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,371 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 46,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Broken earth cable from body to shock absorber attachment mounting

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 42,181 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,587 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 36,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 1 Apr 2010 33,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2009 27,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 15,349 miles

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

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

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 VWN is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWN, 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 LR53 VWN registered?

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

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