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BF52 MTO

2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,232 mi
Last recorded86,232 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser69,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 MTO
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 86,232 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 86,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,808 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,065 miles

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

Parts of underside corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 79,954 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Parts of underside corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,378 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake efficiency has only just met requirements

parts of underside corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 76,196 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parts of underside corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,896 miles

Engine management light on

Floor pan slightly corroded

Nearside Front earth strap in wheel arch broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Earth strap in wheel arch broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 71,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Floor pan slightly corroded

Nearside Front earth strap in wheel arch broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Earth strap in wheel arch broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,954 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,951 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear handbrake juddering in brake rollers

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,855 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 15 Jan 2014 66,852 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside 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)

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,742 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 58,715 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,359 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,211 miles

ECM lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,211 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ECM lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,110 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 23,473 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 23,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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BF52 MTO is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,126 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-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 MTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 MTO is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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