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KP55 XEY

2005 Chrysler-jeep 300

Silver Petrol 3518cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Chrysler-jeep 30066,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 XEY
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,518cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 101,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 100,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 100,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,025 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 97,024 miles

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint outer rear (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil weep front front of vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2016 96,941 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm where shock mounts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm where shock mount on to arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Offside front and rear tyre valver damaged but not leaking

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

vehicle rear chassis corroded but not to excess

Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,815 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 94,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

alternator bolt loose

bonnet strut missing

coolant level low

oil level to high

Fail 28 Jul 2015 94,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 91,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Steering Joint Has Slight Play

Pass 6 Dec 2014 91,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering Joint Has Slight Play

Pass 17 Dec 2013 138,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,782 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 78,746 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet release catch faulty.

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,727 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,727 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside front steering inner rack end has slight play in ball joint

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 77,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine manigmen lamp on

inar steering arm slite play

tyre psi lamp on

Fail 21 May 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine manigmen lamp on

inar steering arm slite play

tyre psi lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,066 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 42,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep 300?

Based on 115,793 MOT tests across 6,930 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,438
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,580
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,078
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,828
Registration plate lamp not working 2,527
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KP55 XEY is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Silver with a 3,518cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler-jeep 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 66,175 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-jeep 300 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP55 XEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler-jeep 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KP55 XEY is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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