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FY52 MWJ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,443 mi
Last recorded78,443 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 MWJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,075 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 70,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,044 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,162 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 64,131 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,550 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,189 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,867 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 MWJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

FY52 MWJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is FY52 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 MWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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