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AF03 VAD

2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,205 mi
Last recorded57,205 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VAD
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 57,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,434 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (flexi pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

front fogs staying on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,255 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 52,250 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,094 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,876 miles

Both front headlamps only just showing a pattern.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps only just showing a pattern.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,970 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2012 45,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,535 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 43,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,255 miles

Both front windows tinted

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

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

Handbrake lever almost to full travel

Inside of both front discs worn and pitted

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,560 miles

advise window tints osf nsf

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,246 miles

advise front window tints drivers door passenger door

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,390 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 22,474 miles

front bushes stating to split on both sides

front tyres worn on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,218 miles

o/s+n/s rear wishbone bushs starting to pull out<front>.no free play yet

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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AF03 VAD is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 VAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF03 VAD is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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