2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0L Petrol · MD03 AUT
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09/07/2003. Recorded mileage 123,500 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,500 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
MD03 AUT Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2024
- 123,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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.
MD03 AUT Mileage History
- 14/07/200626,849 mi
- 26/09/200744,125 mi+17,276 mi
- 08/09/200854,724 mi+10,599 mi
- 25/09/200958,233 mi+3,509 mi
- 24/09/201059,444 mi+1,211 mi
- 24/09/201059,444 mi
- 17/09/201161,019 mi+1,575 mi
- 15/09/201263,496 mi+2,477 mi
- 24/09/201368,040 mi+4,544 mi
- 27/09/201368,078 mi+38 mi
- 25/09/201476,807 mi+8,729 mi
- 25/09/201476,807 mi
- 01/12/201584,039 mi+7,232 mi
- 07/12/201584,063 mi+24 mi
- 15/11/201687,087 mi+3,024 mi
- 04/12/201790,594 mi+3,507 mi
- 04/12/201790,594 mi
- 05/01/201995,667 mi+5,073 mi
- 18/01/2020100,452 mi+4,785 mi
- 11/02/2021105,128 mi+4,676 mi
- 15/01/2022110,547 mi+5,419 mi
- 04/02/2023118,320 mi+7,773 mi
- 30/03/2023118,327 mi+7 mi
- 27/03/2024123,500 mi+5,173 mi
Average of roughly 5,460 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
MD03 AUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (MD03 AUT) between July 2006 and March 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2024 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 (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))”.
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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