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CN05 VJL

2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,232 mi
Last recorded157,232 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser60,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VJL
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 157,232 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 150,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 144,505 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 138,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 128,774 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 128,774 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 121,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 167,134 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 167,134 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 155,439 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 143,719 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 143,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 129,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it

Nearside Rear slight manual bind to nearside rear brake, unable to check rear wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 119,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 110,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,212 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,677 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 71,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,452 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,783 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front lower arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside front lower arm bush slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 41,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front lower arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside front lower arm bush slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,634 miles

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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CN05 VJL is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,634 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 CN05 VJL, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN05 VJL is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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