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HD53 VXW

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,728 mi
Last recorded73,728 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 VXW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,728 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 61,838 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,838 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,926 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 55,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,810 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,765 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,778 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,317 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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HD53 VXW is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HD53 VXW, 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.

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What year was HD53 VXW registered?

HD53 VXW is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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