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J55 MDJ

2012 Chrysler 300

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests43 (35 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81.4%

Mileage

146,718 mi
Last recorded146,718 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chrysler 30062,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 MDJ
MakeChrysler
Model300
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

35 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 146,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 82,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 145,403 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,167 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 136,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 82,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 82,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Not Checked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Not Checked

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,593 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,529 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 120,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 81,997 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,983 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack / perish in the valleys (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 76,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,242 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 113,242 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,973 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 106,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

SIDE STEPS FITTED.

UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 81,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking Grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 66,641 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,376 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,114 miles

Injector blowing past

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,944 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,282 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 83,210 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 79,094 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers

Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,081 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers

Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,443 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,517 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,217 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,217 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,986 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,985 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,378 miles

Nearside rear parking brake reading low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,562 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 72,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,288 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 57,288 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

How Reliable is the Chrysler 300?

Based on 14,168 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,580
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 722
parking brake recording little or no effort 475
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 303
position lamp(s) not working 245
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J55 MDJ is a 2012 Chrysler 300 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.4%.

Across all 2012 Chrysler 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 62,156 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 300 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J55 MDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Chrysler 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J55 MDJ registered?

J55 MDJ is a 2012 Chrysler 300, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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