2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · FG03 ODU
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 112,161 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2148cc
FG03 ODU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2016
- 112,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Chrysler Chrysler PT Cruiser
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FG03 ODU Mileage History
- 13/04/200636,469 mi
- 27/07/200639,279 mi+2,810 mi
- 28/07/200639,279 mi
- 31/07/200748,818 mi+9,539 mi
- 18/04/200855,547 mi+6,729 mi
- 23/04/200855,547 mi
- 03/06/200963,262 mi+7,715 mi
- 13/07/201073,534 mi+10,272 mi
- 14/07/201073,555 mi+21 mi
- 27/07/201181,627 mi+8,072 mi
- 28/07/201181,627 mi
- 01/08/201288,394 mi+6,767 mi
- 02/08/201288,394 mi
- 01/08/201397,938 mi+9,544 mi
- 05/08/201397,939 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/2014102,051 mi+4,112 mi
- 04/08/2015105,462 mi+3,411 mi
- 05/08/2015105,465 mi+3 mi
- 07/09/2016112,161 mi+6,696 mi
- 08/09/2016112,161 mi
Average of roughly 7,274 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
FG03 ODU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (FG03 ODU) between April 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
Common Problems: CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling-system leaks and overheating(Serious)
Radiators, hoses and thermostat housings can age badly, and a PT Cruiser that has overheated even once is a much riskier proposition than the price suggests.
- Front suspension bush and ball-joint wear(Moderate)
The PT Cruiser is heavy for its size and wears front suspension parts regularly, which creates knocks, vague steering and repeat MOT advisories.
- Body-control and crank-sensor electrical faults(Moderate)
Older PT Cruisers can suffer from random non-starts, warning lights and accessory failures caused by sensors, wiring or body-control-module faults.
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