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PE04 YFA

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,482 mi
Last recorded105,482 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 YFA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 105,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear brake hoses corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and also slightly sticking (3.5.1i)

rear axle and suspension components corroded

rear tyres worn low and perished

slight play in inner track rod knuckles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,152 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 87,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,944 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear number plates cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,168 miles

rear offside brake disc corroding

Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear offside brake disc corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,403 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,816 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 41,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,894 miles

headlamp level balance out on n/s/front

o/s/front lower suspension arm rear mount worn

o/s/rear tyre becoming worn

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,450 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 28,068 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

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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PE04 YFA is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PE04 YFA, 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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PE04 YFA is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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