2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · OW03 FEV
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05/08/2003. Recorded mileage 142,007 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2148cc
OW03 FEV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 142,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 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.
OW03 FEV Mileage History
- 26/01/200747,580 mi
- 03/10/200750,290 mi+2,710 mi
- 05/10/200750,291 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/200855,567 mi+5,276 mi
- 28/09/200959,896 mi+4,329 mi
- 13/09/201066,949 mi+7,053 mi
- 30/09/201172,941 mi+5,992 mi
- 04/10/201173,018 mi+77 mi
- 17/09/201277,168 mi+4,150 mi
- 16/09/201381,058 mi+3,890 mi
- 16/09/201381,060 mi+2 mi
- 11/09/201485,646 mi+4,586 mi
- 12/09/201485,654 mi+8 mi
- 23/09/201589,964 mi+4,310 mi
- 20/10/201698,203 mi+8,239 mi
- 20/09/2017106,040 mi+7,837 mi
- 25/09/2018114,022 mi+7,982 mi
- 26/09/2018114,022 mi
- 21/10/2019121,521 mi+7,499 mi
- 01/09/2020125,009 mi+3,488 mi
- 04/09/2020125,013 mi+4 mi
- 29/09/2021129,178 mi+4,165 mi
- 06/10/2021129,249 mi+71 mi
- 04/10/2022134,182 mi+4,933 mi
- 13/10/2022134,183 mi+1 mi
- 23/11/2023139,242 mi+5,059 mi
- 15/11/2024142,007 mi+2,765 mi
- 15/11/2024142,007 mi
Average of roughly 5,304 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
OW03 FEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (OW03 FEV) between January 2007 and November 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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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