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CU04 GVM

2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,989 mi
Last recorded73,989 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser64,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 GVM
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 73,989 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

body has slight corrosion

rear axle is corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,901 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body corroded.

oil leak from engine bay.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 72,899 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body corroded.

head lights faded

oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,391 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded,

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 13 Mar 2018 71,390 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing no longer has a drop link there. (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded,

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

body has slight corrosion

fuel filler pipe is corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 69,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

body has slight corrosion

fuel filler pipe is corroded

noise from o/s/r brake on roller tester.

o/s/r tyre is peirshed

Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and 2 x brackets insecure.

oil leak from engine bay,

Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint not connected. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and 2 x brackets insecure.

oil leak from engine bay,

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,306 miles

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,779 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 59,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,075 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,054 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,542 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 27,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,503 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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CU04 GVM is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU04 GVM, 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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CU04 GVM is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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