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FE52 BHJ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,384 mi
Last recorded101,384 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 BHJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,384 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Rears (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Induction noise from split hose

Offside rear fog light lens damaged

Rear number plate damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,257 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Induction/turbo air noise leak from engine bay

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 83,257 miles

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Induction/turbo air noise leak from engine bay

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,823 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 61,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front & both rear tyres perised & starting to split

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,083 miles

Slight age related cracking to both rear tyres. (in tread).

Fail 8 Jan 2014 59,083 miles

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

Slight age related cracking to both rear tyres. (in tread).

Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 56,586 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,253 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,534 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 49,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,935 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,634 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,299 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,025 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 34,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,426 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 29,426 miles

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

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

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

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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FE52 BHJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FE52 BHJ, 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 FE52 BHJ registered?

FE52 BHJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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