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LY56 ECW

2006 Chrysler-jeep 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

124,567 mi
Last recorded124,567 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chrysler-jeep 30079,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ECW
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 124,567 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 122,097 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 119,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated GREASE LEAKING OUT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 115,291 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES BINDING - ONLY JUST PASSED (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PLAY NOTED IN UPPER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 110,771 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play PLAY NOTED - ONLY JUST PASSED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK - ONLY JUST PASSED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 100,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 100,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UPPER 'A' ARM BALL JOINT WORN EXCESSIVELY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UPPER 'A' ARM BALL JOINT WORN EXCESSIVELY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,688 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 84,287 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,988 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 74,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,665 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 65,709 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,317 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 51,061 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 41,634 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,328 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 25,328 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 13,623 miles

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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LY56 ECW is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler-jeep 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY56 ECW, 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 20 years old, this Chrysler-jeep 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY56 ECW registered?

LY56 ECW is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is LY56 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 ECW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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