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FX05 VUV

2005 Chrysler Crossfire

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,418 mi
Last recorded100,418 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Crossfire54,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 VUV
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 May 2024 100,418 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 100,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and floor corroded/holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire close to fuel line heatshield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play just acceptable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 94,736 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play just acceptable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 94,700 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play just acceptable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play just acceptable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective just acceptable (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,067 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,582 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,382 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 74,382 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,767 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,453 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,668 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,255 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,646 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,215 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 41,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2009 30,340 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 30,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 21 May 2008 23,718 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 23,718 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Crossfire?

Based on 68,579 MOT tests across 3,897 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,196
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,309
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 973
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 812
coil spring broken 595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 590
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FX05 VUV is a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Crossfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 54,770 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 Crossfire fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,309 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX05 VUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Crossfire typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler Crossfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX05 VUV is a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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