2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · FY53 KHA
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 72,335 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FY53 KHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2023
- 72,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
FY53 KHA Mileage History
- 09/09/202170,137 mi
- 29/09/202271,101 mi+964 mi
- 10/10/202271,103 mi+2 mi
- 25/09/202372,334 mi+1,231 mi
- 29/09/202372,335 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FY53 KHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (FY53 KHA) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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