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DY05 BXL

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,226 mi
Last recorded123,226 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 BXL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 123,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,017 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Fail 28 Nov 2018 122,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,949 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing very slightly on inner edges

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

n/s rear tyre bald on outer edge

slight weep on pas pipe

Fail 4 Dec 2017 116,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing very slightly on inner edges

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

n/s rear tyre bald on outer edge

slight weep on pas pipe

Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,371 miles

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Fail 15 Nov 2016 107,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 2 Dec 2015 97,693 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

wishbone rear bushes splitting

Fail 2 Dec 2015 97,693 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs slightly rusty

wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,944 miles

front tyres close to limit

n/s rear tyre worn

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,172 miles

wishbone bush splitting

Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,172 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wishbone bush splitting

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,300 miles

chip in screen

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,628 miles

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,929 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 58,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2010 50,400 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 50,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,894 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 42,643 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,355 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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DY05 BXL is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 DY05 BXL, 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 DY05 BXL registered?

DY05 BXL is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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