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FP04 AFA

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,996 mi
Last recorded114,996 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 AFA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 114,996 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 112,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 108,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2018 107,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,554 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroding

o/s/f coil spring corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear lense broken

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

os ns headlight lenses crazed

Fail 2 Mar 2016 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lense broken

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

os ns headlight lenses crazed

Fail 23 Feb 2015 92,881 miles

Head lamp lenes dull

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,881 miles

Head lamp lenes dull

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,683 miles

2 out of 3 high level brake lights working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osns headlight lenses crazed

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,213 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,213 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,855 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 64,654 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,422 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 33,749 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,184 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 19,184 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,181 miles

advise front wishbone bushes deteriorating

advise wipers smearing screen slightly

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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FP04 AFA is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP04 AFA, 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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FP04 AFA is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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