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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,996 cc

LM52 YFUMOT history

LM52 YFU is a blue petrol Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
70,924 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YFU was last recorded at 70,924 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 2,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,669 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,255 miles
Average per year
3,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,924 miles
  • 2024 – 68,669 miles
  • 2023 – 66,609 miles
  • 2022 – 64,506 miles
  • 2021 – 62,780 miles
  • 2019 – 59,258 miles
  • 2018 – 56,924 miles
  • 2017 – 53,271 miles
  • 2016 – 49,904 miles
  • 2015 – 45,924 miles
  • 2014 – 41,892 miles
  • 2013 – 37,650 miles
  • 2012 – 34,068 miles
  • 2011 – 29,804 miles
  • 2010 – 25,166 miles
  • 2009 – 20,772 miles
  • 2008 – 17,646 miles
  • 2007 – 15,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,924 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d link rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,924 miles (+2,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,924 miles
    Test number
    676128481162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d link rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,669 miles (+2,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,669 miles
    Test number
    591675760358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,609 miles (+2,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,609 miles
    Test number
    552582855634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,506 miles
    Test number
    100579698210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leak and transmission leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,505 miles (+1,725)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,505 miles
    Test number
    964487914684
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding Imbalance of 62% (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leak and transmission leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,780 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    187755408214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,772 miles (+3,514)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,772 miles
    Test number
    528682177459
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-link bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,258 miles (+2,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    845641026732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,924 miles
    Test number
    870957666523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail56,923 miles (+3,652)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,923 miles
    Test number
    373940747992
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,271 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,271 miles
    Test number
    171483772505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,904 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    627941232754
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWater pump noisy

  13. Fail49,904 miles (+3,980)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    403933367116
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass45,924 miles (+4,032)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,924 miles
    Test number
    318379575130
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass41,892 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,892 miles
    Test number
    458062884160
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil LOW

  16. Fail41,890 miles (+4,240)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    378531284175
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil LOW

  17. Pass37,650 miles (+3,582)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,650 miles
    Test number
    679004973197
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront no.plate cracked

  18. Pass34,068 miles (+4,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,068 miles
    Test number
    697882952163
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,804 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,804 miles
    Test number
    126440471478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail29,804 miles (+105)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,804 miles
    Test number
    806810771060
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail29,699 miles (+4,533)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,699 miles
    Test number
    789164551086
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  22. Pass25,166 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,166 miles
    Test number
    704038020093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,154 miles (+4,382)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,154 miles
    Test number
    850886620050
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass20,772 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    243951629089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,646 miles (+2,110)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,646 miles
    Test number
    690931128090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres walls cracked.

  26. Pass15,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,536 miles
    Test number
    100070527491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YFU

Does LM52 YFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 YFU expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YFU?
The MOT on LM52 YFU expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 YFU done?
LM52 YFU was recorded at 70,924 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 3,074 miles a year.
Has LM52 YFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YFU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 YFU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 YFU find?
LM52 YFU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d link rubbers worn.

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