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MD53 RDZ

2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,842 mi
Last recorded67,842 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser64,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 RDZ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 67,842 miles

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

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2023 63,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 63,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 63,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 62,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,158 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,740 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 54,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,970 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 50,970 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,393 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,228 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 39,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

antifreeze content low in expansion bottle

offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush split,nearside front bottom supension arm rear bush splitting

very slight noise when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 27 Jan 2014 35,009 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 35,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 30,938 miles

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)

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,593 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,989 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,497 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 14,497 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 12,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,091 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,567 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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MD53 RDZ is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 64,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD53 RDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MD53 RDZ is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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