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MT05 YRZ

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,380 mi
Last recorded98,380 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YRZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,380 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,372 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 69,191 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,777 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,050 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,041 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,547 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,007 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 23,007 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 18,016 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,017 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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MT05 YRZ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

MT05 YRZ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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