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PX04 VBZ

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 VBZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 96,716 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides matle pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides matel pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear link bar cover slightly damged

Fail 9 May 2018 96,593 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides matle pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides matel pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear link bar cover slightly damged

Pass 10 May 2017 94,731 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides metal parts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 93,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides pipe parts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 85,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,082 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,032 miles
Fail 3 May 2011

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,697 miles

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

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

fuel neck damp

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,355 miles

all four brake flex hoses- metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 24 Mar 2010 57,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 51,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 51,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,798 miles

both front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

both front track control arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear and both front metal brake pipe attatched to flexi hoses starting to corrode

Fail 17 Mar 2008 45,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

both front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

both front track control arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear and both front metal brake pipe attatched to flexi hoses starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,269 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 40,267 miles

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

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

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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PX04 VBZ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PX04 VBZ, 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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PX04 VBZ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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