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AP54 ATU

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,786 mi
Last recorded122,786 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 ATU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 122,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 122,786 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly insecure (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise intermittent engine light fault

both front headlamp lenses dull

both rear inner discs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake pedal pulsating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly insecure (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front headlamp lenses dull

both rear inner discs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,798 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 100,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,127 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 35,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,897 miles

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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AP54 ATU is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 AP54 ATU, 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 22 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP54 ATU is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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