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DN53 DTF

2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,065 mi
Last recorded100,065 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser64,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 DTF
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,065 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,486 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 96,486 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,183 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 90,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,250 miles

slight blue smoke on acceleration

Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,322 miles

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

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

exhaust emits slight blue smoke on idle and acceleration

oil leak on engine area

small splits in end of n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades

water leak engine area

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,158 miles

advise nearside front and offside front lower wishone bushes starting to detereorate

Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,641 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 68,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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DN53 DTF is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DN53 DTF, 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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DN53 DTF is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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