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RA54 WEW

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,725 mi
Last recorded123,725 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WEW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,725 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 123,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 119,945 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 119,871 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 106,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,142 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,913 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 126,955 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 126,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,381 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,860 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,860 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

child seat fitted to middle rear seat

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,362 miles

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

bonnet safty catch sticky

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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RA54 WEW is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RA54 WEW, 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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What year was RA54 WEW registered?

RA54 WEW is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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