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LG55 TEV

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,682 mi
Last recorded69,682 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 TEV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 69,682 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,675 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 69,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,767 miles

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front bottom arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,795 miles

Both Headlamp Lens Faded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 62,795 miles

Both Headlamp Lens Faded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 61,447 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes are slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 61,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes are slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate slightly loose and damaged

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing unevenly on the inside edge and is close to the legal limit

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 59,532 miles

Central Exhaust hanger broken but system still secure.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Front Registration plate loose and damaged.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 59,532 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust hanger broken but system still secure.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Front Registration plate loose and damaged.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,131 miles

childseat fitted

front lower arm rear bushes debonding

Fail 21 Nov 2015 55,130 miles

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

childseat fitted

front lower arm rear bushes debonding

Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,947 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)

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,891 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 41,853 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,863 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,654 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,825 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,737 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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LG55 TEV is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 LG55 TEV, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG55 TEV is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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