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EF53 ETT

2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser67,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ETT
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,732 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 87,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,309 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,651 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,392 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 78,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,343 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 72,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,573 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 63,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,865 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,289 miles

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

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

both front tyres have heavy sidewall cracks

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 28,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,484 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 11,819 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 11,819 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 11,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,541 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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EF53 ETT is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF53 ETT, 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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EF53 ETT is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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