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LV03 USM

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 USM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,257 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 570,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 52,783 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,622 miles

o/s headlamp cloudy but still has a satisfactory headlamp aim

slight deterioration to rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,487 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower suspension arm lower bushes starting to seperate

headlamp outputs poor

nearside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 27 May 2011 45,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 20 May 2010 42,584 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 42,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 7 May 2009 37,698 miles

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

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

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre tread/sidewall

engine light on

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 7 May 2009 37,698 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre tread/sidewall

engine light on

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 12 May 2008 32,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,193 miles

ALL FLEXI/METAL BRAKE HOSES(METAL PORTION CORRODED)

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 22,200 miles

Front tyres getting low on outer edges

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2006 22,200 miles

Front tyres getting low on outer edges

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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LV03 USM is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV03 USM, 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 LV03 USM registered?

LV03 USM is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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