2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0L Petrol · MK53 MUO
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 90,535 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
MK53 MUO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2014
- 90,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 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.
MK53 MUO Mileage History
- 18/09/200633,663 mi
- 18/09/200633,663 mi
- 12/09/200743,743 mi+10,080 mi
- 12/09/200743,743 mi
- 22/08/200848,866 mi+5,123 mi
- 22/08/200848,866 mi
- 16/09/200956,787 mi+7,921 mi
- 26/08/201065,397 mi+8,610 mi
- 23/08/201173,591 mi+8,194 mi
- 25/08/201173,609 mi+18 mi
- 18/08/201270,702 mi-2,907 mi
- 23/08/201270,702 mi
- 19/08/201386,402 mi+15,700 mi
- 25/09/201490,535 mi+4,133 mi
- 02/10/201490,535 mi
Average of roughly 7,075 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MK53 MUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (MK53 MUO) between September 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the ori”; “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)”.
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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