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KN04 XWJ

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,485 mi
Last recorded157,485 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 XWJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 157,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 156,506 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 156,505 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 153,403 miles

Corrosion to front & rear brake hose ferrules

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2018 153,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to front & rear brake hose ferrules

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2017 146,741 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 144,691 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 144,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 144,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,123 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 134,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 118,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 103,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 83,046 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 83,045 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 74,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 63,761 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 63,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 52,182 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 52,182 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 40,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,489 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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KN04 XWJ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 KN04 XWJ, 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 22 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN04 XWJ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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