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J400 WES

2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

54,175 mi
Last recorded54,175 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser53,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 WES
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 54,175 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 54,175 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 52,261 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 52,260 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2024 52,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 52,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

n/s and o/s rear disc badley corroded

n/s and o/s rear flexie hose steel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,159 miles

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

n/s front wheel rim slight flat on inner side

Fail 29 Mar 2023 52,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s front wheel rim slight flat on inner side

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,080 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 48,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,065 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 46,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly stays on (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 44,669 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,507 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 42,501 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush ripped out. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front wheels slight bind (both).

Nearside Front Inner wheel slightly buckled.

battery slightly insecure.

front and rear suspension and steering components slightly corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,191 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 41,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,601 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,792 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 30,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,010 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,514 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f lower arm bush breaking up

o/s/f lower arm bush pushing through lower arm.(incorrectly positioned)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 20,504 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f lower arm bush breaking up

o/s/f lower arm bush pushing through lower arm.(incorrectly positioned)

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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J400 WES is a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 53,287 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 J400 WES, 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 19 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J400 WES is a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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