2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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.
NX53 FON Mileage History
- 25/08/200625,640 mi
- 25/08/200735,563 mi+9,923 mi
- 26/08/2008660,728 mi+625,165 mi
- 26/08/2008660,728 mi
- 15/04/200944,849 mi-615,879 mi
- 13/04/201054,084 mi+9,235 mi
- 21/04/201054,315 mi+231 mi
- 30/03/201163,824 mi+9,509 mi
- 08/04/201164,101 mi+277 mi
- 30/03/201273,978 mi+9,877 mi
- 10/04/201274,249 mi+271 mi
- 15/04/201383,182 mi+8,933 mi
- 15/04/201383,182 mi
- 25/04/201489,820 mi+6,638 mi
- 23/04/201593,515 mi+3,695 mi
- 14/04/201696,020 mi+2,505 mi
- 10/04/2017103,813 mi+7,793 mi
- 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
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)”.
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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