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OY53 UCU

2003 Chrysler Neon

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,260 mi
Last recorded136,260 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Neon51,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UCU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2016 136,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 136,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2015 121,567 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner track rod joint has slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2015 121,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner track rod joint has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2014 106,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,967 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 83,967 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,830 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 70,584 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

front brake discs worn/lipped

front fog light switch faulty

Fail 10 May 2011 70,308 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

front brake discs worn/lipped

front fog light switch faulty

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,190 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 51,898 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 46,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,157 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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OY53 UCU is a 2003 Chrysler Neon in Blue 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 OY53 UCU, 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 OY53 UCU registered?

OY53 UCU is a 2003 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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