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PT55 GEF

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,418 mi
Last recorded53,418 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT55 GEF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 53,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 53,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 52,011 miles

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 15 May 2024 52,011 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 51,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 49,634 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing/cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on outside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,946 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 45,944 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2019 41,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on outside edge also perishing/cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 39,958 miles

Engine Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 38,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 38,156 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 5 May 2016 36,547 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 36,547 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,150 miles

Both front and rear brake discs worn

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)

Offside front tyre worn round inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 35,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front and rear brake discs worn

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)

Offside front tyre worn round inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,866 miles

NSR Seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2013 30,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

The front wishbone bushes are cracking.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,278 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 18,075 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 18,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,378 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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PT55 GEF is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 PT55 GEF, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PT55 GEF is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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