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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LD53 CDUMOT history

LD53 CDU is a black diesel Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
138,638 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 CDU was last recorded at 138,638 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2016: 137,834 miles, lower than 137,835 miles on 11 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,544 miles · 29 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
6,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,638 miles
  • 2021 – 138,544 miles
  • 2020 – 137,873 miles
  • 2016 – 137,834 miles
  • 2014 – 136,409 miles
  • 2013 – 113,355 miles
  • 2012 – 104,794 miles
  • 2011 – 101,249 miles
  • 2010 – 96,773 miles
  • 2009 – 84,800 miles
  • 2008 – 69,654 miles
  • 2007 – 53,087 miles
  • 2006 – 33,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,638 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FLEXIS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,638 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,638 miles
    Test number
    518731174946
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass138,544 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,544 miles
    Test number
    204933503089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,520 miles (+647)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,520 miles
    Test number
    445237984178
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass137,873 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,873 miles
    Test number
    835532590840
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,871 miles (+37)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,871 miles
    Test number
    520723891463
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,834 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,834 miles
    Test number
    594948248858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Fail137,835 miles (+1,426)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,835 miles
    Test number
    255028132123
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Pass136,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    136,409 miles
    Test number
    496092624497
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Fail136,409 miles (+11,017)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,409 miles
    Test number
    648322124341
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail125,392 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,392 miles
    Test number
    265371724041
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass125,392 miles (+12,037)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,392 miles
    Test number
    275541124034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass113,355 miles (+8,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,355 miles
    Test number
    607757063056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass104,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,794 miles
    Test number
    126435622195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail104,794 miles (+3,545)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,794 miles
    Test number
    758802022163
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass101,249 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,249 miles
    Test number
    115288881222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,773 miles (+11,973)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,773 miles
    Test number
    123609090279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,800 miles (+15,146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,800 miles
    Test number
    354673299420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass69,654 miles (+16,567)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,654 miles
    Test number
    224102598249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,087 miles (+52)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,087 miles
    Test number
    562765097221
    • NoteFront fog lights can be activated by an application of the o/s indicator switch
    • NoteSlight brake pedal creep

  20. Fail53,035 miles (+19,880)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,035 miles
    Test number
    840045087200
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront fog lights can be activated by an application of the o/s indicator switch
    • NoteSlight brake pedal creep

  21. Pass33,155 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,155 miles
    Test number
    121939686272
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s front bottom ball joint rubber boot split.

Questions about LD53 CDU

Does LD53 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 CDU expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CDU?
The MOT on LD53 CDU expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 CDU done?
LD53 CDU was recorded at 138,638 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
Has LD53 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CDU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 CDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 CDU find?
LD53 CDU passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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