Official DVLA Record

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0L Petrol · NX53 FON

NX53 FON

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 103,813 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Year / Origin
2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
MOT Status
Valid until 24/04/2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/08/2017)
Recorded Mileage
103,813 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/04/2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/08/2017
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1995cc

NX53 FON Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2017
  • 103,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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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.

NX53 FON Mileage History

  1. 25/08/200625,640 mi
  2. 25/08/200735,563 mi+9,923 mi
  3. 26/08/2008660,728 mi+625,165 mi
  4. 26/08/2008660,728 mi
  5. 15/04/200944,849 mi-615,879 mi
  6. 13/04/201054,084 mi+9,235 mi
  7. 21/04/201054,315 mi+231 mi
  8. 30/03/201163,824 mi+9,509 mi
  9. 08/04/201164,101 mi+277 mi
  10. 30/03/201273,978 mi+9,877 mi
  11. 10/04/201274,249 mi+271 mi
  12. 15/04/201383,182 mi+8,933 mi
  13. 15/04/201383,182 mi
  14. 25/04/201489,820 mi+6,638 mi
  15. 23/04/201593,515 mi+3,695 mi
  16. 14/04/201696,020 mi+2,505 mi
  17. 10/04/2017103,813 mi+7,793 mi
  18. 11/04/2017103,813 mi

Average of roughly 7,356 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

NX53 FON MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 11:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (NX53 FON) between August 2006 and April 2017.

The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 11 April 2017 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: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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 Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.

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