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GF05 BPE

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,550 mi
Last recorded141,550 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 BPE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 141,550 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 134,074 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front and rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,658 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 121,612 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,492 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,127 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 98,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 64,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level low

slight noise from pas pump

Fail 8 Jun 2011 54,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level low

slight noise from pas pump

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,930 miles

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 13 May 2009 26,469 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 26,469 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)

Pass 14 May 2008 13,745 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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GF05 BPE is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF05 BPE, 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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GF05 BPE is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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