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MC53 HBY

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HBY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 114,096 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 114,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 96,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,272 miles

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

heavy engine oil leaks.

rear brake pipe ferrules heavily corroded.

underside corroded in places.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,733 miles

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

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

both sides front strut earth straps broken

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,104 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,290 miles

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,290 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,338 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 57,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE STEEL SECTIONS, STARTING TO PIT/CORRODE, BORDERLINE PASS, ADVISE REPLACE ASAP.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

WEAR STARTED IN STEERING RACK, ADVISE ATTENTION/REPAIRS.

both front flexible brake hose steel sections, starting to pit.

high level stop lamp, ns bulb inoperative (1 of 3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,580 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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 28 Sep 2006 24,877 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 24,634 miles

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

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

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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MC53 HBY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MC53 HBY, 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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MC53 HBY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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