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FX54 VAE

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,956 mi
Last recorded81,956 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VAE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 81,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 77,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 76,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,276 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 75,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 74,146 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,512 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,670 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 70,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 69,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,339 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,085 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 63,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,218 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,970 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 13 Aug 2010 42,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,899 miles

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

offside + near side front floor box sections damaged due to incorrect jacking of car

Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,895 miles

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

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

offside + near side front floor box sections damaged due to incorrect jacking of car

Fail 23 Aug 2008 29,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 29,554 miles

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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FX54 VAE is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX54 VAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX54 VAE?

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What year was FX54 VAE registered?

FX54 VAE is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is FX54 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 VAE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX54 VAE have outstanding finance?

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