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EY05 FZB

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,281 mi
Last recorded140,281 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 FZB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 140,281 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 140,281 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 139,251 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 139,251 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 138,096 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 136,298 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 136,298 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,312 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 135,312 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 133,945 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 133,172 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 133,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 132,286 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 132,286 miles

Central Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 130,869 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 129,701 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 129,701 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 128,319 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 128,319 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 127,134 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 125,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 101,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,593 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,220 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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EY05 FZB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EY05 FZB, 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 EY05 FZB registered?

EY05 FZB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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