2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Chrysler Crossfire MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 51.8% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.8%
Failed or needed repairs48.2%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  5. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault4.5%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics43.6%
  2. Brakes22.7%
  3. Suspension21.8%
  4. Body & chassis17.3%
  5. Tyres13.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  7. Steering5.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire?

In 2024, 51.8% of 2003 Chrysler Crossfire cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Chrysler Crossfire reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).