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AD02 CTE

2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser69,126 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 CTE
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen has damage outside off swept area

Fail 7 Sep 2017

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen has damage outside off swept area

Pass 13 Sep 2016

windscreen damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,917 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,682 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres 205/55R16 91V perishing

Nearside front tyre punctured

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,176 miles

front brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness indicator

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear most facing bushes starting to debond

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,126 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 58,126 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,931 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 55,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,824 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,573 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 48,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 44,183 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 36,695 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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AD02 CTE is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 CTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD02 CTE registered?

AD02 CTE is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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