The road tax status for AD53 VLA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AD53 VLA?

The MOT for AD53 VLA is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of AD53 VLA?

The recorded mileage for AD53 VLA is 121,186 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AD53 VLA ULEZ compliant?

No, AD53 VLA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · AD53 VLA

AD53 VLA

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2003. Recorded mileage 121,186 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Year / Origin: 2003 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/07/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 121,186 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 05/07/2026

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Mileage: 121,186 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 2148cc

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AD53 VLA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
121,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

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AD53 VLA Mileage History

23/05/2023109,431 mi
21/05/2024116,857 mi+7,426 mi
01/07/2024116,913 mi+56 mi
04/07/2024116,913 mi
07/07/2025121,186 mi+4,273 mi

Average of roughly 5,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AD53 VLA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 08:00

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (AD53 VLA) between May 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength si”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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