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CR04 SER

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,681 mi
Last recorded100,681 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR04 SER
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 100,681 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 99,262 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 96,515 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

rear axle and springs corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,308 miles

Customer advised new clocks fitted 69371. New clock reading was 95064

Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,346 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Outer CV boot perishing

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot perishing

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2019 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,125 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,522 miles

Fuel tank straps rusty

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 48,461 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven....

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,461 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven....

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,747 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,701 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 32,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,549 miles

advise slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,633 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 18,028 miles

front n/s tyre split 205-55-16

front o/s tyre split 205-55-16

rear o/s tyre split 205-55-16

Fail 26 Jul 2008 17,945 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)

front n/s tyre split 205-55-16

front o/s tyre split 205-55-16

rear o/s tyre split 205-55-16

Pass 17 Jul 2007 13,040 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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CR04 SER is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 CR04 SER, 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 22 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 CR04 SER registered?

CR04 SER is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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