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NU53 ZDO

2003 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,517 mi
Last recorded81,517 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Neon51,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 ZDO
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,517 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 78,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 75,210 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,495 miles

all suspension bushes poor condition

both front tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread

exhaust system very poor condition

front balljoint dust covers poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front spot lamp warning light on all the time

fuel filler neck poor condition

handbrake travel

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

petrol tank straps poor condition

slight brake judder

suspension knocks

Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,305 miles

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust very poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front wishbone bushes very poor condition (just acceptable)

petrol tank straps poor condition

slight runout to rear tyres

suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 24 Nov 2012 59,152 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust very poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front wishbone bushes very poor condition (just acceptable)

petrol tank straps poor condition

slight runout to rear tyres

suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,715 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust very poor condition

front fog light switch faulty

number plates poor condition

slight knock in steering column

slight runout to rear tyres

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,964 miles

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

scratch on screen

Fail 4 Nov 2010 44,935 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

scratch on screen

Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,859 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,269 miles

N/S & O/S Front Track Rod End Dust boots split

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,952 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 32,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,775 miles

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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NU53 ZDO is a 2003 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU53 ZDO, 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 NU53 ZDO registered?

NU53 ZDO is a 2003 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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