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NG05 VJZ

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,447 mi
Last recorded129,447 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 VJZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,273 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mil

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

Offside Front tyre on 3 4 mil

near side rear brake tight

oil leak gear box area

Fail 1 Oct 2020 127,271 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mil

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

Offside Front tyre on 3 4 mil

near side rear brake tight

oil leak gear box area

Pass 17 Sep 2019 123,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3-4mil

slight seepage of oil underside vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2019 123,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre on 3-4mil

slight seepage of oil underside vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2018 115,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The metal brake pipe section on all four brake hoses to each caliper, are corroded! Replacement advised! (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

The near side inner driveshaft seal is leaking gear oil!

Fail 24 Sep 2018 115,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested No visible beam image from both headlamps! (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Possibly caused by parking brake! (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The metal brake pipe section on all four brake hoses to each caliper, are corroded! Replacement advised! (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

The near side inner driveshaft seal is leaking gear oil!

Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower lens slightly damaged

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 108,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,304 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 93,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,873 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,703 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 25 Sep 2010 89,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,926 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 87,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 May 2008 48,794 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 48,792 miles

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

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

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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NG05 VJZ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 NG05 VJZ, 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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NG05 VJZ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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