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OY52 TMZ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,821 mi
Last recorded125,821 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 TMZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 125,821 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s &o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s &o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s &o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 125,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 124,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 121,433 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,370 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,978 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,904 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,166 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 99,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 93,681 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 93,676 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,057 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 88,052 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,572 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 81,565 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,644 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 73,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,851 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,073 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,263 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,949 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,597 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,325 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 39,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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OY52 TMZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 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 OY52 TMZ, 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 24 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 OY52 TMZ registered?

OY52 TMZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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