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MT53 RAX

2003 Chrysler Crossfire

Red Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,245 mi
Last recorded60,245 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Crossfire62,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 RAX
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 60,245 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2024 60,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,837 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in sealer so cant check corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 56,837 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in sealer so cant check corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 56,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,332 miles

Front both tyres perished

Fuel pipes corroded

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 53,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

exhaust rattle from cat

heavy age cracking to both front tyres , advise replacement

heavy corrosion to front subframe and all its fixings and arms

heavy corrosion to rear subframe and all its fixings and arms

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,580 miles

both front tyres starting to crack inbetween treads

exhaust corroded at clamps and brackets but not excessive

noise from nearside rear bottom suspension bush but no room

Fail 16 Feb 2017 50,579 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack inbetween treads

exhaust corroded at clamps and brackets but not excessive

noise from nearside rear bottom suspension bush but no room

Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,316 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,543 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 38,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,574 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,218 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,774 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,480 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 25,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,941 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 17,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 13,082 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,323 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 9,322 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler Crossfire?

Based on 68,579 MOT tests across 3,897 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,196
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,309
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 973
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 812
coil spring broken 595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 590
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MT53 RAX is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire in Red with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Crossfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 62,721 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 Crossfire fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,309 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT53 RAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MT53 RAX is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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