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R24 PTC

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,525 mi
Last recorded124,525 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 PTC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 124,525 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 119,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 116,361 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 113,033 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 105,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 100,333 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,814 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 55,814 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,270 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,340 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,340 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R24 PTC is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 R24 PTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R24 PTC?

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What year was R24 PTC registered?

R24 PTC is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is R24 PTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 PTC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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