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FH54 TGK

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,401 mi
Last recorded36,401 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 TGK
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 36,401 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 36,399 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 26,642 miles

Engine oil light on

Pass 20 Jul 2023 25,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 25,646 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 25,275 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 25,266 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 24,952 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 24,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 24,701 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,409 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broke off

Fail 24 Jul 2019 24,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broke off

Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 24,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,576 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 23,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 23,237 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 22,752 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 22,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 22,199 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre 3mm and perrished

underside of vehicle has slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,535 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall damage

Fail 5 Jun 2013 21,535 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,644 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,244 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush unbonding

Fail 6 Jul 2011 19,244 miles

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

nearside front lower arm rear bush unbonding

Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,333 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 14,545 miles

both wiper blades small splits

Fail 4 Jul 2008 14,545 miles

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

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

both wiper blades small splits

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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FH54 TGK is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH54 TGK, 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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FH54 TGK is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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