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AD05 AFJ

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,701 mi
Last recorded134,701 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AFJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 134,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 126,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

minor oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2018 126,622 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to rear exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Plastic head lamp cover deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 9 Aug 2018 126,622 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible last letter of number plate taped over (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner rubber bush where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Plastic head lamp cover deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,273 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 120,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,256 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 105,254 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 92,966 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 64,730 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 64,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 54,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,789 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,441 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 18,441 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Based on 279,642 MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,599
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18,061
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16,572
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,501
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,633
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,390
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AD05 AFJ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 18,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 AFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD05 AFJ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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