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J16 SDB

2005 Chrysler Crossfire

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,571 mi
Last recorded85,571 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Crossfire54,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 SDB
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,412 miles

Front slight play steering arm

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,232 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 85,190 miles

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated o/s + n/s at jacking points (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 83,388 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,392 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust bracket broken

slight smear front wipers

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,418 miles

Front Flexible brake hoses perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front lenses becoming cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Washer bottle leaks

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,692 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 68,692 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,048 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,048 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,669 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frosting on both headlamps

Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frosting on both headlamps

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 51,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,140 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,757 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,914 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 20,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

*very strong advise* cuts in offside rear tyre.outer sidewall.strongly advise changing now!!!!

How Reliable is the Chrysler Crossfire?

Based on 68,579 MOT tests across 3,897 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,196
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,309
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 973
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 812
coil spring broken 595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 590
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J16 SDB is a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Crossfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 54,770 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 Crossfire fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,309 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J16 SDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Crossfire typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler Crossfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J16 SDB is a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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