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EX52 VZB

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,076 mi
Last recorded150,076 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VZB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 150,076 miles

both front indicators amber colour fadding

both front lower wishbone inner bushes poor

both rear metal brake pipes/ferrules becoming corroded

chip in windscreen

front brake disc,s corroded

front number plate fixings poor

headlamp beam patterns could be better

power steering rack has slight fluid leak

rear anti-roll bar bushes poor

some play in steering rack/column

Fail 24 Mar 2016 149,902 miles

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

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

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

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

both front indicators amber colour fadding

both front lower wishbone inner bushes poor

both rear metal brake pipes/ferrules becoming corroded

chip in windscreen

front brake disc,s corroded

front number plate fixings poor

headlamp beam patterns could be better

nearside front tyre worn low

power steering rack has slight fluid leak

rear anti-roll bar bushes poor

some play in steering rack/column

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 7 Mar 2015 140,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 138,444 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 132,471 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 132,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 122,853 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 122,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 112,379 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 12,220 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,818 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 104,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 96,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 89,573 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,366 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 76,344 miles

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

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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EX52 VZB is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 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 EX52 VZB, 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 24 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 EX52 VZB registered?

EX52 VZB is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is EX52 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 VZB shows 16 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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