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BF52 MWW

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 MWW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 66,838 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not weak

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all discs have surface rust from lack of use

under body has age related corrosion but not weak

Fail 20 Sep 2022 66,838 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not weak

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all discs have surface rust from lack of use

under body has age related corrosion but not weak

Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,240 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge poor (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 60,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 59,076 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 59,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,051 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,895 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 54,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,657 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,463 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 44,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,144 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 39,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 32,244 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,991 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,046 miles

both rear brake flexihoses starting to corrode.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,360 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 25,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,089 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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BF52 MWW is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 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 BF52 MWW, 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 24 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF52 MWW registered?

BF52 MWW is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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