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OV59 BWH

2009 Chrysler 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,815 mi
Last recorded187,815 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chrysler 30072,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 BWH
MakeChrysler
Model300
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 187,815 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 182,688 miles

CLOUDY HEAD LIGHTS

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Fail 24 Oct 2023 182,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

CLOUDY HEAD LIGHTS

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 31 Oct 2022 173,372 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush worn allowing up and down and side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake effort only just met minimum requirement

Fail 27 Oct 2022 173,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush worn allowing up and down and side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 157,456 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,721 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked in yellow wax ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow wax ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 142,721 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked in yellow wax ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow wax ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 129,326 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 129,326 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel park (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 119,232 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Very slight play in some rear suspension bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,450 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 90,977 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,144 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,130 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 66,130 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,661 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 36,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,367 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler 300?

Based on 14,168 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,580
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 722
parking brake recording little or no effort 475
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 303
position lamp(s) not working 245
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OV59 BWH is a 2009 Chrysler 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Chrysler 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 300 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV59 BWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chrysler 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV59 BWH registered?

OV59 BWH is a 2009 Chrysler 300, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is OV59 BWH safe to buy?

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