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EA54 NZX

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,211 mi
Last recorded145,211 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 NZX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 145,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack pressure switch? (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 144,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Anti roll bar link lower bush missing. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/s/f indicator discoloured.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Exhaust system corroded and minor blow from centre section/rear silencer joint.

Front suspension earth straps broken.

Headlamp aim poor. Head light lenses faded.

N/s no plate lamp dim.

Rear steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,406 miles

front tyres 2mm and worn on the outside edge

head light lenses faded

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 29 Jun 2015 124,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres 2mm and worn on the outside edge

head light lenses faded

o/s/f lower arm rear suspension weak

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 11 Jul 2014 108,415 miles

40 KG fluctuation from both front brakes,

Both front hub earth straps broken,

Front indicators slighlty white,

Nearside front lower arm rear bush detaching,

Nearside rear tyre distorting,

Number plate lights dim,

Offside rear tyre very close to legal limit,

Rear brake pads worn very low,

Rear brake pipes corroded between flexi hose,

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded,

Fail 8 Jul 2014 108,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

40 KG fluctuation from both front brakes,

Both front hub earth straps broken,

Front indicators slighlty white,

Nearside front lower arm rear bush detaching,

Nearside rear tyre distorting,

Number plate lights dim,

Offside rear tyre very close to legal limit,

Rear brake pads worn very low,

Rear brake pipes corroded between flexi hose,

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded,

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,708 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre are down to 2mm tread depth,

Both rear brake pipes are corroded on flexi section,

Possible rear brakes due next service,

Slight play in offside inner rack joint,

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,253 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 76,253 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front brake pads are approx 3-4mm and inner brake disc faces are poor,

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush detaching,

Nearside wiper blade clears screen but is detaching from holder and may scratch windscreen,

Spare wheel missing,

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,882 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 45,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 33,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EA54 NZX is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EA54 NZX, 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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EA54 NZX is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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