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MT05 FAJ

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,403 mi
Last recorded80,403 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 FAJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 80,403 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 May 2016 77,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW LIMIT ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS AND TELL-TALE ARE NOT WORKING ?

Pass 8 May 2015 74,795 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 74,795 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 May 2014 65,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 65,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 62,426 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 62,426 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 59,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 59,929 miles

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 56,964 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes heavily split on limit

front brake discs ridged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 51,437 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 7 May 2010 51,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,390 miles

nearside rear tyre tracked out on outer edge

Fail 25 Apr 2008 32,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre tracked out on outer edge

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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MT05 FAJ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MT05 FAJ, 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 MT05 FAJ registered?

MT05 FAJ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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