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BD55 VBT

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,346 mi
Last recorded110,346 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VBT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,346 miles

Advise n/s/r and o/s/r anti-roll link bottom bush worn

Advise o/s/r tyre getting low on tread plus sidewall cracks

Advise rear brake pads low

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 110,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise n/s/r and o/s/r anti-roll link bottom bush worn

Advise o/s/r tyre getting low on tread plus sidewall cracks

Advise rear brake pads low

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 98,376 miles

Offside Rear bonded steel to flexi pipe corrosion

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

Nearside Rear bonded steel to flexi pipe corrosion

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 12 Aug 2016 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear bonded steel to flexi pipe corrosion

Offside Rear bonded steel to flexi pipe corrosion

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,871 miles

both offside front and nearside front wishbone bushes deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear steel bonded flexi hoses corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 87,869 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

both offside front and nearside front wishbone bushes deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear steel bonded flexi hoses corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,345 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 79,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 78,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 12 Aug 2013 72,580 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,124 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 25 Jul 2012 67,124 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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 25 Jul 2011 63,162 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,041 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,012 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 45,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,373 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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BD55 VBT is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BD55 VBT, 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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BD55 VBT is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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