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AJ05 VUU

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,803 mi
Last recorded148,803 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VUU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 148,803 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 93,154 miles

o/s/f brake starting to bind ,,,will need attention

Fail 17 May 2017 93,154 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f brake starting to bind ,,,will need attention

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,775 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,774 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both,,,,lens? (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,141 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,039 miles

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

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

advise replacement of suspension bushes / arms

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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AJ05 VUU is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ05 VUU, 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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What year was AJ05 VUU registered?

AJ05 VUU is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is AJ05 VUU safe to buy?

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