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FV55 SFY

2005 Chrysler-jeep 300

Black Petrol 3518cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

290,188 mi
Last recorded290,188 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Chrysler-jeep 30066,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 SFY
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,518cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2023 290,188 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 260,780 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 260,780 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 291,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 201,669 miles

clonk osf suspension no faults found

Fail 25 Jul 2020 201,669 miles

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

clonk osf suspension no faults found

Fail 4 Jul 2020 199,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working jet broken (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet stays broken

drivers door handle broken

t.p.i.light on

Pass 12 Jun 2019 176,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2018 164,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door handle broken but not affecting operation

general underbody corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2017 159,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 147,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet stay insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2016 147,552 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle insecure (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet stay insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 124,536 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,180 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2014 106,136 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2013 150,569 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2013 150,569 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2012 129,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 26 May 2012 129,041 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2011 64,523 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,858 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 63,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,141 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 55,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep 300?

Based on 115,793 MOT tests across 6,930 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,438
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,580
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,078
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,828
Registration plate lamp not working 2,527
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FV55 SFY is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Black with a 3,518cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler-jeep 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 66,175 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-jeep 300 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV55 SFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler-jeep 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV55 SFY is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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