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BV53 YEX

2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,358 mi
Last recorded34,358 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YEX
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 34,358 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 34,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 32,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's worn, corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc's worn, corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end boots damp with grease. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Dec 2024 32,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high N/S/F headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low O/S/F headlamp aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended O/S/R seat belt buckle not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's worn, corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc's worn, corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect, Polished lenses. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end boots damp with grease. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2023 29,730 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 27,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 27,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 26,576 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 22,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 19,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 15,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 15,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,856 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 14,851 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,783 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,302 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,674 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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BV53 YEX is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV53 YEX, 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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BV53 YEX is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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