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WF53 GZL

2003 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,872 mi
Last recorded29,872 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Neon51,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 GZL
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 29,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 29,872 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,554 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 28,516 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 28,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 28,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,276 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 22,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 19,303 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil warning light on!

Pass 11 Sep 2019 16,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 13,659 miles

exhausat rusty

oil light stay`s on

surface rust on disc`s

Pass 4 Oct 2016 10,342 miles

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f brake flexi very rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 29 Sep 2016 10,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f brake flexi very rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 18 Sep 2015 9,568 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 9,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2014 9,308 miles

both offside and nearside rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2014 9,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both offside and nearside rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 8,824 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes begining to break away from there bonding

both rear tyres and offside front have surface perish cracking in areas

nearside front and rear flexible brake hoses ferrule pipes corroded,not excess

offside front brake disc corroded on inside lip

offside front road wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand

Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,428 miles

areas of exhaust system corroded

battery insecure

both sides front suspension arms ( rear ) bushes signs of deteriorating,though not to excess

offside front brake disc corroded on inside lip

offside front road wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand

Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,013 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,428 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,050 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 7,045 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre sidewalls appear weak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 5,985 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 4,796 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 4,791 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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)

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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WF53 GZL is a 2003 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF53 GZL, 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 WF53 GZL registered?

WF53 GZL is a 2003 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is WF53 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 GZL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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