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N15 PTC

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Gold Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,768 mi
Last recorded62,768 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 PTC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,768 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Washer jet poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 62,768 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Washer jet poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,227 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,380 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 54,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose...pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose...pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose...pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose...pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe along trailing arm to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe along trailing arm to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,640 miles

Headlamp dip beam patterns cloudy

windscreen washers poor

Fail 15 Sep 2016 49,640 miles

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

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

Headlamp dip beam patterns cloudy

centre exhaust bracket broken

windscreen washers poor

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,467 miles

Front headlamps glazing slightly

Front nearside washer just jetting screen and wipers smearing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 49,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front headlamps glazing slightly

Front nearside washer just jetting screen and wipers smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,225 miles

headlamps becoming glazed

Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

headlamps becoming glazed

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,169 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 43,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Both front tyres perished and starting to split

Both headlamp patterns poor

Both windscreen wipers poor

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,299 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers split but still clearing windscreen

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded;

Fail 8 Sep 2008 18,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers split but still clearing windscreen

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded;

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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N15 PTC is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Gold with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N15 PTC, 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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N15 PTC is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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