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BW53 HBX

2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,045 mi
Last recorded47,045 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser64,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 HBX
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,045 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,916 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,648 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,560 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 39,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,018 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,217 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,770 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 9,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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BW53 HBX is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 64,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW53 HBX, 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 22 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW53 HBX is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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