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MJ55 GYB

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Gold Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,974 mi
Last recorded69,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GYB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,974 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2020 69,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to insufficient amount of engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamps deteriorated but output not seriously reduced

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,734 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion to chassis and sills

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 21 Nov 2019 65,725 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to chassis and sills

Corrosion to exhaust

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged N/S/ and O/S (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 65,711 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres heavily worn on the outer edge

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Jan 2019 65,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres heavily worn on the outer edge

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,547 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,387 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,614 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 51,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

traction control light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,959 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges outside centrel three quarters

Pass 9 May 2013 42,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,673 miles

offside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cord/ply

Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,465 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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MJ55 GYB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Gold with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ55 GYB, 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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What year was MJ55 GYB registered?

MJ55 GYB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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