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PT02 JLT

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

74,193 mi
Last recorded74,193 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT02 JLT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 74,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 71,678 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 69,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,734 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 67,734 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,392 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 66,392 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 63,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,361 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,839 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 51,839 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 44,720 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 44,720 miles

Front front brake application uneven 46% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,071 miles

headlight lenses

n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,477 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION TO VARYING DEGREES

both head lamps misting over oiter lenses

Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,471 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION TO VARYING DEGREES

both head lamps misting over oiter lenses

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 35,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front suspension arms have slight deterioration to rear bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,208 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,198 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,315 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 34,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front and offside front brake flexi hose banjo joints corroding

nearside front and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes just starting to unbond

nearside front and offside front tyres on 2mm ond perrishing

nearside front wiper starting to smear

Pass 29 Apr 2006 32,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 32,014 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

both front tyres close to lmt

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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PT02 JLT is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PT02 JLT, 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 PT02 JLT registered?

PT02 JLT is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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