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EX02 VMC

2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,693 mi
Last recorded164,693 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser69,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 VMC
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 164,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn only on outer edge, very low

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body has large amount of damage on the rear wing, covered in tape so not to show. (6.1.B.2)

Steering lock not engaging, benefit given.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 164,619 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror motor not seating the mirror in the correct position. Rear view affected (8.1.1)

Steering locking device missing Not locking when keys removed (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear join leaking. front pipe smells like it may to be leaking near the engine. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn only on outer edge, very low

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body has large amount of damage on the rear wing, covered in tape so not to show. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 157,811 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 147,576 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2015 147,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 135,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play osf inner steering tie rod

Fail 28 Apr 2014 135,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play osf inner steering tie rod

Pass 1 May 2013 123,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear quarterpanel damaged

Pass 3 May 2012 112,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,086 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 98,086 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 79,073 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 79,072 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 57,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,374 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,202 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,012 miles

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

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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EX02 VMC is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,126 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 EX02 VMC, 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 24 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX02 VMC is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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