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HY05 VXJ

2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,655 mi
Last recorded156,655 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser60,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VXJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 156,655 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 143,885 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 143,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 126,060 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,201 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 51,750 miles

FRONT HEADLAMP BEAMS POOR

REAR TYRES LOW (2MM)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 51,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED

FRONT HEADLAMP BEAMS POOR

FRONT PADS VERY LOW

REAR TYRES LOW (2MM)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,258 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension lower wisbones rear bush poor split almost to excess?

both wiper blades poor and starting to split almost to excess?

front disc poor and pads low?

nearside front tyre on legal limit?

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and very low on outer edge?

park brake reserve travel low may need adjustment or repair?

Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,589 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,714 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 27,709 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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HY05 VXJ is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY05 VXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY05 VXJ is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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