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MG53 JLG

2003 Chrysler-jeep Crossfire

Grey Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Crossfire56,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG53 JLG
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCrossfire
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 82,268 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2025 69,828 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 69,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,637 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 66,536 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

minor chip in windscreen offside

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 64,723 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside steering arm inner joints play slightly

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Minor chips on front windscreen

Nearside and offside front steering arm inner joints play slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 64,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Minor chips on front windscreen

Nearside and offside front steering arm inner joints play slightly

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,352 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,789 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2011 59,054 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,246 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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 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 20 Nov 2009 51,540 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,894 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,841 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,732 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Crossfire?

Based on 12,200 MOT tests across 677 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,013
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 176
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 125
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 112
Direction indicator incorrect colour 103
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MG53 JLG is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Crossfire in Grey with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler-jeep Crossfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 56,289 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Crossfire fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 389 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MG53 JLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Crossfire typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Crossfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MG53 JLG is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Crossfire, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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