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LS53 HHV

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,268 mi
Last recorded76,268 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HHV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,268 miles

Both front disc has a corroded lip

Both rear disc has a corroded lip

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing thin

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Underneth engine is oily

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,268 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front disc has a corroded lip

Both rear disc has a corroded lip

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing thin

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Underneth engine is oily

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,181 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 64,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,342 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 62,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,119 miles

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,116 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,471 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 46,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,697 miles

nearside rear tyre wall damaged not showing cords

Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,128 miles

Advise front tyres have not the same tread patterns

Advise nearside wiper blade split at ends

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

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

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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LS53 HHV is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LS53 HHV, 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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LS53 HHV is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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