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FE04 ELX

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 ELX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axel beam/coil springs/transverse bar/fuel filter holder/anti roll bar corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,615 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust support corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 102,170 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust support corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,368 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 93,366 miles

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2015 90,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,035 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 78,691 miles

advise springs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,940 miles

air bag lamp indicates fault

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 71,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag lamp indicates fault

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 65,634 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 65,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,054 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,319 miles

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

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

earth strap loose n/s/f strut

Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,643 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FE04 ELX is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE04 ELX, 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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FE04 ELX is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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