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NL54 CFJ

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,577 mi
Last recorded65,577 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 CFJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 65,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

various underbody corrsion

Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight areas of underbody & suspension component corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,138 miles

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

various underbody corrsion

Fail 7 Aug 2024 64,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

various underbody corrsion

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,554 miles

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

both outer sills corrosed.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,926 miles

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

various underbody corrsion.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,341 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,751 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,230 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake hose heavy gauge pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 60,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake hose heavy gauge pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 flexi/brake pipes, heavy gauge. (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear pipe/flexi hose, heavy gauge pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,910 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 58,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,632 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 51,632 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,130 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,028 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 30,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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NL54 CFJ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 NL54 CFJ, 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 22 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL54 CFJ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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