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ET53 HTD

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,009 mi
Last recorded63,009 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HTD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,009 miles

both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to split

both rear brake flexy hoses show rusting to ferules

park brake noisey and has some imbalance

Fail 7 Jan 2012 62,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

all tyres seem considerable under inflated

both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to split

both rear brake flexy hoses show rusting to ferules

park brake noisey and has some imbalance

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,870 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r restricting adult seat belt inspection

metal sections of all brake flexys show some rusting

Fail 30 Dec 2010 51,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

both front indicators have some loss of colour

child seat fitted n/s/r restricting adult seat belt inspection

metal sections of all brake flexys show some rusting

some imbalance of park brake. rear pads worn thin

Pass 24 Dec 2009 39,394 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 39,385 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front track rod gators split

both rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,647 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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ET53 HTD is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ET53 HTD, 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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What year was ET53 HTD registered?

ET53 HTD is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is ET53 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 HTD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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