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DU55 RYR

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,920 mi
Last recorded80,920 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 RYR
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 80,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 80,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 80,863 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 79,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,312 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,579 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brake pads getting low discs corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,484 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 58,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,346 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front tyre low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,431 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,922 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,966 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 22,965 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,735 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,574 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,717 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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DU55 RYR is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 DU55 RYR, 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 21 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 DU55 RYR registered?

DU55 RYR is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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