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MR04 LUD

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

60,765 mi
Last recorded60,765 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 LUD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,765 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 60,765 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 59,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges starting to feather (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front abs pick up rings corroded

both rear flexi brake pipe metal sections corroded

several suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 59,286 miles

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

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges starting to feather (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front abs pick up rings corroded

both rear flexi brake pipe metal sections corroded

several suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,071 miles

both rear metal parts of flexi brake pies corroded

lots of suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 55,035 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear metal parts of flexi brake pies corroded

lots of suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,400 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 51,397 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam not staying on when switched (4.1.3 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 51,383 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs corrosion

all suspension components corroded

engine hunting

massive fluctuations on readings on handbrake operation

metal parts of rear flexi pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,360 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,699 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,325 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,003 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 42,001 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,604 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 38,604 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 33,736 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,473 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2013 32,473 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,053 miles

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

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

both rear brakes dragging??

Fail 29 Nov 2012 32,033 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes dragging??

Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,552 miles

both rear brake (link pipes) corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 29,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,164 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 28,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,184 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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MR04 LUD is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 MR04 LUD, 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 22 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MR04 LUD is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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