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LR04 BUW

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,108 mi
Last recorded119,108 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 BUW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 119,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank hole filled , not leaking

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 119,108 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking Nail in tank (7.2.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 119,104 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm linkage (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 100,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps discoloured but pattern just visable

slight play in rear sway arm centre bush

Fail 6 May 2014 100,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps discoloured but pattern just visable

slight play in rear sway arm centre bush

Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,989 miles

rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 79,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

exhaust system corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 May 2012 79,733 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

exhaust system corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 72,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight drag on near side rear wheel when spun by hand

Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight drag on near side rear wheel when spun by hand

Pass 10 Apr 2010 62,870 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2010 62,870 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,399 miles

Advise front brake discs wearing

Advise rear box of exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2009 55,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advise front brake discs wearing

Advise rear box of exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 44,679 miles

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

front brake discs worn and coroded on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2007 33,157 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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LR04 BUW is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LR04 BUW, 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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LR04 BUW is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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