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LT03 FSC

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,810 mi
Last recorded114,810 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 FSC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,810 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 114,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 110,274 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested NO VISUAL PATTERN BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,839 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 103,839 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,481 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre splitting on walls

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.94mm

Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre splitting on walls

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.94mm

Pass 2 May 2015 92,973 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 92,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,070 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack is n/s lower windscreen is acceptable at the moment.

Fail 29 May 2014 90,068 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

crack is n/s lower windscreen is acceptable at the moment.

Pass 28 May 2013 81,740 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 81,740 miles

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

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

All brake discs worn !

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres Cracking !

Pass 15 May 2012 68,443 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 68,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 55,651 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2010 44,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,670 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 17,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,503 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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LT03 FSC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LT03 FSC, 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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LT03 FSC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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