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HF51 HZM

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

70,454 mi
Last recorded70,454 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HZM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 70,454 miles

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 69,431 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,578 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 68,578 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2021 67,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 64,360 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Engine mounting bracket fractured bolt (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,014 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner side (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Fail 15 Mar 2018 60,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner side (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,755 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,992 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 49,992 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,410 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,649 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,089 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 36,059 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,614 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,780 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,450 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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HF51 HZM is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 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 HF51 HZM, 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 25 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 HF51 HZM registered?

HF51 HZM is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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