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MT53 VNK

2003 Chrysler Crossfire

Black Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,788 mi
Last recorded145,788 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Crossfire62,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VNK
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 145,788 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2025 139,772 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,442 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 134,649 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 134,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp missty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,778 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 125,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,392 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 124,388 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 122,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 122,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 121,338 miles

Front headlights misty

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

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

Nearside Front indicator cracked

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

Offside mirror cracked

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 119,207 miles

rear tyres 255/35zr19 offside cut outer wall nearside worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlights weak

Pass 10 May 2011 104,925 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 104,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,947 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 89,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,539 miles

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 6 Mar 2008 65,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 62,389 miles

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 VNK is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire in Black with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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