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P12 CRU

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,416 mi
Last recorded105,416 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 CRU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 105,416 miles

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

Rear suspension & components surface corrosion

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2026 105,331 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension & components surface corrosion

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,020 miles

Front both front fog lights inoperative

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deteriorated on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear general surface corrosion on rear suspension & components

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,425 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,479 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Fronts ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,722 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 78,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,159 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 48,159 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 42,854 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,306 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,272 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,621 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,542 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 11,855 miles

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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P12 CRU is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P12 CRU, 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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What year was P12 CRU registered?

P12 CRU is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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