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AV05 XCG

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

152,117 mi
Last recorded152,117 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XCG
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2013 152,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear bodywork damage

rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down

Pass 11 Apr 2012 143,101 miles

exhaust earth broken

fluid leaks from engine and gearbox areas

n/s and o/s rear brake hoses/pipe corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 142,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust earth broken

fluid leak from steering rack area

fluid leaks from engine and gearbox areas

n/s and o/s rear brake hoses/pipe corroded

play from steering rack area

possible turbo pipe adrift

Fail 6 Apr 2011 134,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear bodywork damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2011 134,399 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear bodywork damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 121,130 miles

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

damage to nearside rear body

Fail 30 Mar 2010 121,031 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear body

Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,309 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 102,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,370 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 77,146 miles

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

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

rear inner antirole bar bushes in poor condition.

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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AV05 XCG is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 AV05 XCG, 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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AV05 XCG is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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