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ML05 DFK

2005 Chrysler Crossfire

Silver Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

98,837 mi
Last recorded98,837 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Crossfire54,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 DFK
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 98,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 98,836 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 93,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 93,656 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 89,586 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 89,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

head lamp switch insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,583 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 84,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,564 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm inner joint

exhaust bracket broken and rear rubbers missing

Fail 9 Jul 2021 79,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm inner joint

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,932 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 73,930 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 72,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,622 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 71,621 miles

Central Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,786 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2013 60,905 miles

both bottom ball joint dust cover split

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,903 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both bottom ball joint dust cover split

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,665 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,436 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 55,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 52,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under front section plastic covers

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,841 miles

under front section plastic covers

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 47,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler Crossfire?

Based on 68,579 MOT tests across 3,897 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,196
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,309
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 973
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 812
coil spring broken 595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 590
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ML05 DFK is a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire in Silver with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Crossfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 54,770 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 Crossfire fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,309 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML05 DFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Crossfire typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler Crossfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML05 DFK is a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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