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BF55 DNE

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,235 mi
Last recorded99,235 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 DNE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 99,235 miles

Both rear parking brake cables deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 99,235 miles

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

Both rear parking brake cables deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 97,259 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber worn through, has been stuck to pedal. Recommend replacement (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger separated from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated Not illuminated below 40mph or above 80 mph (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 97,259 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber worn through, has been stuck to pedal. Recommend replacement (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Blue bulb fitted, replaced at VTS with correct bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Blue bulb fitted. Replaced with correct bulb at VTS (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger separated from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated Not illuminated below 40mph or above 80 mph (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 97,250 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Mounting badly split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly corroded on inner side, not making proper contact with pads. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Blue bulb / LED fitted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear disc badly corroded, not making proper contact with pads. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Central metal section badly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Blue bulb / LED fitted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition Aftermarket film applied badly, resulting in severe bubbling and impaired vision (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc badly corroded, not making proper contact with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Central metal section badly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber worn through, has been stuck to pedal. Recommend replacement (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger separated from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated Not illuminated below 40 mph, or above 80 mph (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 95,800 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, suggest renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 95,799 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working led? (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, suggest renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,340 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 94,339 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 92,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,781 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,799 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,972 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,522 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 29,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,581 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 22,456 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)

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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BF55 DNE is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 BF55 DNE, 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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BF55 DNE is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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