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DE52 LCA

2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,929 mi
Last recorded143,929 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 LCA
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 143,929 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Under engine (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF tyres inner/outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills , subframes front/rear , floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 143,929 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Under engine (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF tyres inner/outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills , subframes front/rear , floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 141,720 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Onto axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge wearing

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills, front/rear subframes/mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 141,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Under engine (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Onto axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge wearing

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills, front/rear subframes/mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 138,614 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Sway bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Under engine (2.1.5 (a))

Slight signs of front tyres rubbing on lower arms - couldn't replicate on test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 138,614 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Sway bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Under engine (2.1.5 (a))

Slight signs of front tyres rubbing on lower arms - couldn't replicate on test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 134,801 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle stabilizer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement support mount bush (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle body/ structure has corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 134,761 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle stabilizer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement support mount bush (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle body/ structure has corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 127,616 miles

Front Inner BOTH tyres slight sidewall damage

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two locations (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 127,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner leg/lower arm (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two locations (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 120,174 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 112,209 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre very worn on outer edge + nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler hose appears damp

Fail 27 Jan 2014 103,943 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler hose appears damp

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,728 miles

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

high visibility brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2013 95,728 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

high visibility brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2012 88,378 miles

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

high visibility brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to front windscreen

slight play in steering on offside

Fail 10 Jan 2012 88,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

high visibility brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to front windscreen

slight play in steering on offside

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,709 miles

surface corrosion exhaust rear box

Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,206 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,176 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,415 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 34,412 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 34,412 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,714 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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DE52 LCA is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE52 LCA, 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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DE52 LCA is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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