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MJ53 UHP

2003 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,373 mi
Last recorded145,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Neon51,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 UHP
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 145,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2013 145,373 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2012 140,969 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 134,166 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 134,166 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 134,116 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,150 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 81,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,638 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 47,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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MJ53 UHP is a 2003 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MJ53 UHP, 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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What year was MJ53 UHP registered?

MJ53 UHP is a 2003 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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