2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0L Petrol · FA03 UME
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 107,930 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FA03 UME Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2023
- 107,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
FA03 UME Mileage History
- 27/01/2022105,846 mi
- 23/02/2023107,925 mi+2,079 mi
- 17/03/2023107,930 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,840 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FA03 UME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (FA03 UME) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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- Cooling-system leaks and overheatingSerious
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 wearModerate
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 faultsModerate
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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