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AU53 UYZ

2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,377 mi
Last recorded135,377 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UYZ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 135,377 miles

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.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 135,377 miles

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.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,459 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 123,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,016 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 111,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,066 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 84,020 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,717 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 78,717 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,623 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,100 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 64,100 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,090 miles

metal brake ferule on rear flexy hoses starting to rust

Fail 3 Jul 2008 48,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,993 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,993 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,385 miles

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?

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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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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