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MF53 ESY

2003 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,920 mi
Last recorded82,920 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Neon51,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 ESY
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 82,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil light is on

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,922 miles

Nearside Front floor to sill outside of Prescribed area excessively corroded

Nearside Front outer sill. outside of prescribed area excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front floor to sill outside of Prescribed area excessively corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil light stays on

Fail 3 Sep 2020 80,921 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor to sill outside of Prescribed area excessively corroded

Nearside Front outer sill. outside of prescribed area excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front floor to sill outside of Prescribed area excessively corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil light stays on

Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Aug 2019 78,769 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,604 miles

Offside Rear cracking to rubber between tread.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 76,602 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshener hanging from interior mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear cracking to rubber between tread.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,687 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,488 miles

NSR disc corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 67,488 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

NSR disc corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,942 miles

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

steel part of brake flexible hoses slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,797 miles

rear brake flex (steel lengths) corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,783 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 60,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,566 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,194 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,191 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,202 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,172 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 38,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,849 miles

some seperation offside front lower wishbone rearmost bush

wheels off inspection rear brakes

Fail 17 Aug 2007 31,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

wheels off inspection of rear brakes recommended

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,578 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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MF53 ESY is a 2003 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,114 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 Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 ESY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler Neon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF53 ESY is a 2003 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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