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CE05 VTG

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,281 mi
Last recorded98,281 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VTG
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 98,281 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust & holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect uv faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle outer sill & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect uv faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc orange in colour possibly calliper seizes on when hot

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,863 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 6 Sep 2021 82,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,185 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,361 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 63,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,248 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF and OSF brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arms (2.4.G.2)

x1 Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 7 Mar 2018 55,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blowing (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSF and OSF brakes slightly binding

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arms (2.4.G.2)

x1 Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 47,857 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 47,840 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 32,963 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 24,326 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,808 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 11,808 miles

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

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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CE05 VTG is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE05 VTG, 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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CE05 VTG is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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