MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre is perished but no cords visible,
engine undertray fitted which is loose but not likely to become detached.
front wishbone bushes becoming un bonded.
small chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre is perished but no cords visible,
engine undertray fitted which is loose but not likely to become detached.
front wishbone bushes becoming un bonded.
small chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded both front and rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear tyre has wear to the inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush central , watts link, worn (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded both front and rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
offside and nearside rear brake pipes between hose , have slight corrosion
offside front wheel bearing not checked
offside rear tyre has wear to the inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play
offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded
offside front suspension arm rear bush displaced , but not excessive movement
rear suspension centre bush has slight play
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play
offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded
offside front suspension arm rear bush displaced , but not excessive movement
rear suspension centre bush has slight play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
metal brake ferule on rear flexy hoses starting to rust
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
metal brake ferule on rear flexy hoses starting to rust
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?
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AU53 UYZ is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Purple 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 AU53 UYZ, 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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AU53 UYZ is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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