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ML02 PTZ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,332 mi
Last recorded122,332 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 PTZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 122,332 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear cross member corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 122,322 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,277 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 111,128 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,396 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,115 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,770 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 97,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,448 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 89,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,194 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,649 miles

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

both rear discs pitted and corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 78,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,421 miles

slight end float in near side front and off side front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,449 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 51,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,447 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 36,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,189 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 31,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 19,664 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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ML02 PTZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 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 ML02 PTZ, 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 24 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 ML02 PTZ registered?

ML02 PTZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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