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HG02 CBU

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,140 mi
Last recorded115,140 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 CBU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025 115,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s front wing corroded and holed no risk to public for jagged edges

Pass 27 Jan 2024 112,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 112,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,014 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front wing corroded /holed no jagged edges

Fail 17 Jan 2023 110,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s front wing corroded /holed no jagged edges

Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,864 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 105,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,178 miles

centre exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion

power steering oil pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2019 104,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion

power steering oil pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,861 miles

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

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

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2018 100,861 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 97,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

o/s n/s track rod ends small hole in boots

Fail 18 Oct 2017 97,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s n/s track rod ends small hole in boots

Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,051 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 92,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded NSR / OSR (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BACK BOX (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,707 miles

BOTH rear brake pipes corroded either side of flexi sections

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,127 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,342 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,241 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,549 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)

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 9 Oct 2009 48,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,076 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,561 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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HG02 CBU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HG02 CBU, 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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HG02 CBU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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