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FY55 HJC

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,815 mi
Last recorded69,815 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HJC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,815 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corrosion. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s - Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 69,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corrosion. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s - Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,292 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 65,292 miles

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

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

both sides rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,681 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 59,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

both front brakes grabbing slightly

both front lower suspension arm rear most bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,056 miles

both sides front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,624 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,726 miles

front brakes grabbing slightly

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 4 Sep 2013 43,726 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brakes grabbing slightly

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,532 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 38,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,287 miles

both sides front discs worn & pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,296 miles

both sides front discs worn slightly

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,938 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,611 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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FY55 HJC is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 FY55 HJC, 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 21 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 FY55 HJC registered?

FY55 HJC is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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