MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both thick metal pipes connected to flex hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-roll bar 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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar 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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?
Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 YKH is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AO53 YKH, 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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AO53 YKH is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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