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LV55 RSZ

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,511 mi
Last recorded78,511 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 RSZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Window screen has damage outside drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Apr 2023 70,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 52,854 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter split but still preventing ingress of dirt

rear brake pads becoming worn

Fail 20 Oct 2020 52,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both wiper blades split

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter split but still preventing ingress of dirt

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,045 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated

both rear anti-roll bar bushes becoming worn/slight play

n/s headlamp becoming deteriorated

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter slightly split

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,828 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes becoming badly deteriorated

both rear anti-roll bar bushes becoming worn

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both wipers starting to smear

exhaust becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2018 46,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes becoming badly deteriorated

both rear anti-roll bar bushes becoming worn

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both wipers starting to smear

exhaust becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,945 miles

both front earth wires broken on front shocks to body

n/s/f headlamp becoming deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 43,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front earth wires broken on front shocks to body

n/s/f headlamp becoming deteriorated

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,667 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes becoming worn

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s headlamp becoming deteriorated

rear anti-roll bar becoming corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,271 miles

nearside headlamp aim poor

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,900 miles

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

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

offside wiperblade split

Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,703 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 30,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,836 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor

Fail 16 Oct 2012 27,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,756 miles

offside rear tyre is in very poor condition.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 24,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre is in very poor condition.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 20,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,508 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 16,506 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 16,249 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,118 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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LV55 RSZ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LV55 RSZ, 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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LV55 RSZ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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