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LM53 CPY

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,641 mi
Last recorded133,641 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 CPY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 133,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar pug damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2021 133,632 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar pug damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2020 132,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

tow bar plug damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2019 130,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 130,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 128,203 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 128,203 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 124,650 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 124,642 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 120,713 miles

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

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

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

front disc corroded

play in near side steering arm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,983 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 115,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,870 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 108,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,823 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N/S/R REVERSING LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

Fail 11 Jan 2013 101,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N/S/R REVERSING LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

Pass 22 Jun 2011 101,396 miles

BOTH FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT INDICATORS SRARTING TO FADE

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDEWALL

N/S/R TYRE HAS LOW PRESSURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

Fail 20 Jun 2011 101,355 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

BOTH FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT INDICATORS SRARTING TO FADE

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDEWALL

N/S/R TYRE HAS LOW PRESSURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,512 miles

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2010 92,512 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,280 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,663 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 73,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,945 miles

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

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

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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LM53 CPY is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LM53 CPY, 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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LM53 CPY is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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