Chrysler PT CRUISER - 2003
484.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Chrysler PT CRUISER, model year 2003.
Sample size: 200 cars, 432 tests and 2,094 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 200 cars
The 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser has an overall defect rate of 485 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly higher than the average of 378 per 100, representing a 28% increase. Notably, the model shows high defect rates in steering and wheels, suspensions, and axles, with 38% and 455% more defects, respectively, compared to the average for its year. In contrast, it performs better in visibility issues, with 23% fewer defects than the yearly average. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates generally increase with mileage, particularly notable in the 62,000 to 93,000-mile range, where the PT Cruiser has a significantly higher incidence of defects compared to the average.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 200 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 15.9% worse
196.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 48.8% worse
37.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 23.8% better
22.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 18.0% worse
121.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 50.5% worse
454.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 4.9% better
62.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 15.4% worse
15.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 12.5% worse
59.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 258
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 159
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 111
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 92
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 88
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 87
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 82
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A suspension component: modified so that the suspension is inoperative or likely to foul other components
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 12