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AO03 XPF

2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,109 mi
Last recorded194,109 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XPF
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 194,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended front wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended front wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush centre off differential, locating bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 176,605 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 176,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 157,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 136,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise head lamp plastic lens faded

advise o/s/f steering rack inner joint has play at service limit

Fail 15 Apr 2014 136,415 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)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise head lamp plastic lens faded

advise o/s/f steering rack inner joint has play at service limit

Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,844 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,337 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 92,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,232 miles

centre stop light in op

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,427 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

earthstrap is broken to n/s/f suspension leg

Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,993 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 32,193 miles

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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AO03 XPF is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO03 XPF, 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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AO03 XPF is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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