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LT03 VJC

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,419 mi
Last recorded75,419 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 VJC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 75,419 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,321 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,897 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,691 miles

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

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

advise front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,372 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 60,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,865 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 55,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,897 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,897 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,930 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

damage to bodywork

slight play from steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,722 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,210 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall cuts

Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,037 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,781 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 15,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LT03 VJC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LT03 VJC, 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 LT03 VJC registered?

LT03 VJC is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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