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WL53 PHU

2003 Chrysler Crossfire

Black Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,031 mi
Last recorded71,031 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Crossfire62,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 PHU
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 71,031 miles

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

front gearbox pipes slightly corroded

near side rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

off side support bracket corroded

rear subframe brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Fail 11 Dec 2025 70,994 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault bas / esp light on (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cracks showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cracks showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall split and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front auto gearbox cooler pipes corroded

Lower engine lower earth strap very corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower support bar heavily corroded

all exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,883 miles

Central Rear Exhaust joints corroding.

Front Brakes have 19% imbalance across axle.

Front Lower Automatic gearbox oil cooler pipes corroding X2.

Lower Earth strap corroding.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Support bar corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 69,865 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust joints corroding.

Front Brakes have 19% imbalance across axle.

Front Lower Automatic gearbox oil cooler pipes corroding X2.

Lower Earth strap corroding.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Support bar corroded.

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower support bar corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 67,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower support bar corroded

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,458 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 65,457 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,343 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,703 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 58,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,650 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 54,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,139 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 48,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,907 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,200 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 13,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lenses slightly frosted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 11,136 miles

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

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

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

both rear indicators starting to fade

off/side/front tyre fouls on inner wheel arch liner on full lock

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2011 11,136 miles

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

both rear indicators starting to fade

off/side/front tyre fouls on inner wheel arch liner on full lock

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 10,528 miles

Both rear flashers starting to show white

Pass 12 Nov 2009 9,478 miles

Slight deteriortion to front tyre tread

Pass 24 Nov 2008 8,266 miles

Rear flashers starting to show white

Pass 12 Nov 2007 7,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,838 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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WL53 PHU is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire in Black with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL53 PHU, 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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WL53 PHU is a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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