MOT Results

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Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT Results

Registered in 2003
47.5% pass rate
from 427 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2003 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Chrysler PT Cruiser is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.70% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.47% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.47% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.4% fail on Headlamps (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Headlamp (61% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.70% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Horn
      • 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.70% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.70% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
  • 8.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Sub-frame (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Sub-frame condition (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.70% fail on Engine mounting (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Engine mounting condition (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Bracket
    • 0.47% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Panel
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.23% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.23% fail on Carrier
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Cabs
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.7% fail on Steering (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.94% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.3% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Airbags
      • 0.23% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (68% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 0.94% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.70% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
    • 0.23% fail on Condition
  • 0.23% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.23% fail on Speedometer

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