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FG03 VGT

2003 Chrysler Neon

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,224 mi
Last recorded84,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Neon51,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VGT
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 84,224 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 73,114 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,114 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Mar 2012 73,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre stop light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,303 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,850 miles

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

engine lower stabilizer arm bush broken

Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,850 miles

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

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

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

engine lower stabilizer arm bush broken

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

nearside front fog light insecure

nearside front fog light not working

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,864 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,023 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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FG03 VGT is a 2003 Chrysler Neon in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,114 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 Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG03 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler Neon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG03 VGT registered?

FG03 VGT is a 2003 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FG03 VGT safe to buy?

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