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FB05 JCO

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,405 mi
Last recorded110,405 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JCO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 110,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 102,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 102,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,140 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)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 95,140 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,096 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 85,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,010 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 72,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,925 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE , NEARSIDE FRONT EARTH STRAP BROKEN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 25 Nov 2013 61,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE , NEARSIDE FRONT EARTH STRAP BROKEN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,732 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 52,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,241 miles

REAR PADS LOW , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 Oct 2010 39,241 miles

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

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

REAR PADS LOW , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,127 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,318 miles

wipers starting to split

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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FB05 JCO is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FB05 JCO, 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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FB05 JCO is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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