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EA03 HXR

2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,693 mi
Last recorded99,693 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HXR
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,693 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,065 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf + osf outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,494 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,638 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 93,100 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf + osf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,654 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 86,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,108 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,321 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,736 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both near side tyres soft

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

off side front brake pads starting to get low

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,736 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)

advise both near side tyres soft

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

off side front brake pads starting to get low

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 53,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 48,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,725 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,074 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,025 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,751 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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EA03 HXR is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EA03 HXR, 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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What year was EA03 HXR registered?

EA03 HXR is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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