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ML05 DFY

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

89,569 mi
Last recorded89,569 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 DFY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,039 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 88,039 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s colour fadeing n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt tensioner failure (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and n/s and o/s rear corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 79,406 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks

Fail 1 Oct 2016 79,347 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,340 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 72,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 72,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 72,317 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,277 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 63,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,413 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 46,436 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 46,436 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 32,703 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Jun 2010 18,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,134 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,753 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,676 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 14,676 miles

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

Nearside 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 DFY is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 ML05 DFY, 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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ML05 DFY is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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