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PT04 OLD

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,826 mi
Last recorded50,826 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT04 OLD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 50,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 50,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 49,942 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 49,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 49,895 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 48,984 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 48,437 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,694 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 47,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule extension pipes corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule extension pipes corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,873 miles

Brakes ; Brake hose ferrule extension pipes corroded , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Note ; Nearside front wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; Lower arm rearward bush deteriorated or bonding partially detached , Nearside front & Offside front

Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,527 miles

Brakes ; Brake hose extension pipes corroded , Nearside Rear & Offside rear

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 40 % , Nearside lower performance

Exhaust ; Mounting bar detached , Nearside rear

Suspension ; Lower arm rearward bush deteriorated , Nearside front

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,683 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 37,406 miles

n/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 4 Dec 2014 37,406 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,499 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,720 miles

both front wishbone bushs have slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,809 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 28,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,576 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,849 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,837 miles

advise wipers splitting

Fail 10 Dec 2007 15,776 miles

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

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

advise wipers splitting

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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PT04 OLD is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PT04 OLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PT04 OLD registered?

PT04 OLD is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is PT04 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PT04 OLD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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