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FY52 JZA

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,166 mi
Last recorded68,166 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 JZA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,166 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 68,120 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,617 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut bearing slightly siezed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 63,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,642 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,335 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,511 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,763 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,889 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012

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 5 Aug 2011 39,625 miles

Ball joint boot split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,530 miles

Ball joint boot covers split.

Corrosion/wear on brake discs.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,575 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,572 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,844 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 30,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 17,953 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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FY52 JZA is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 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 FY52 JZA, 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 24 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY52 JZA registered?

FY52 JZA is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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