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MW55 DBZ

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,626 mi
Last recorded78,626 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 DBZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 78,626 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

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

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

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,706 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,222 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,216 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 46,209 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,100 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brakes drag slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,427 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades have torn edges

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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MW55 DBZ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW55 DBZ, 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 MW55 DBZ registered?

MW55 DBZ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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