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CW53 APZ

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,937 mi
Last recorded97,937 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 APZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 97,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front abs rings corroded (3.4.2)

Both front pad sensor are not attached

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 97,883 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S AND O/S - LENSES OPAQUE (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 75% (3.7.B.6b)

** COOLANT LOW **

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged N/S AND O/S RELUCTOR RINGS CORRODED (3.4.2)

Front N/S AND O/S - BRAKE BIND

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S - REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,362 miles

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Offside rear tyre cracked

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 97,349 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system corroded slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre cracked

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,163 miles

FRONT HEAD LAMPS ARE SLIGHTLY OPAQUE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS BEEN WORN ON OUTTER EDGE

OIL LEVEL LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 97,160 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT HEAD LAMPS ARE SLIGHTLY OPAQUE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS BEEN WORN ON OUTTER EDGE

OIL LEVEL LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,538 miles

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 79,504 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,361 miles

Advise attn front no plate insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,361 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise attn front no plate insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2010 69,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,831 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2009 54,831 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,490 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 46,490 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,886 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 36,419 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CW53 APZ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 CW53 APZ, 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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CW53 APZ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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