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MW53 VHH

2003 Chrysler Crossfire

Black Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,054 mi
Last recorded116,054 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Crossfire62,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VHH
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 116,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition cats missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff leaking

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2019 108,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 108,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,657 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 101,602 miles

Brake performance not tested due to coil springs broken (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine around gearbox possible crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,094 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 99,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,473 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,990 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,295 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,179 miles

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

noise from front exhaust section

Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

unable to check all brake/suspension/steering components due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,134 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 44,134 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,346 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn close to legal limits and on 2.0mm @ time of test.

rear suspension,floor pan,exhaust,all have oil contamination on,

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,787 miles

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

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

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

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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MW53 VHH is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire in Black with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW53 VHH, 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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MW53 VHH is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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