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AY53 KDJ

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,819 mi
Last recorded84,819 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 KDJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,819 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 84,815 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 74,249 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,396 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 52,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

inner surface of front discs slightly pitted

nail in n/s/r tyre - unrepairable

o/s washer jet partially blocked

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Dec 2011 52,168 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant level low

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

inner surface of front discs slightly pitted

nail in n/s/r tyre - unrepairable

o/s washer jet partially blocked

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,345 miles

all 4 brake hose metal parts corroding

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2011 47,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

all 4 brake hose metal parts corroding

offside front brake disc badly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

wiper blades noisey

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,900 miles

cut in sidewall nearside rear tyre s

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,207 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,087 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,398 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 30,398 miles

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

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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AY53 KDJ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY53 KDJ, 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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AY53 KDJ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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