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ML05 DFC

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,432 mi
Last recorded50,432 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 DFC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,546 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 47,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,943 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,039 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 34,990 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 30,708 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 27,060 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,751 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 24,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,318 miles

both front bottom wish bone bushes starting to spilt

Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,395 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 Jan 2009 16,760 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,183 miles

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

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

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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ML05 DFC is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ML05 DFC, 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 ML05 DFC registered?

ML05 DFC is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for ML05 DFC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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