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DE54 VFM

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VFM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 91,208 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 84,097 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 84,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached pin broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,172 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,950 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 79,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,303 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 72,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,223 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,965 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,965 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,143 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 52,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,031 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 45,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,922 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,234 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 30,234 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,163 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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DE54 VFM is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DE54 VFM, 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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DE54 VFM is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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