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RL54 SZY

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

90,122 mi
Last recorded90,122 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 SZY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 90,122 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 90,122 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,290 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,706 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 81,620 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link bush has movement in it (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH ! 'D' Bushes have movement in them (2.4.G.2)

Tyre Size 205/55 HR16

Fail 6 Mar 2017 77,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm and N/S/R is 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link bush has movement in it (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH ! 'D' Bushes have movement in them (2.4.G.2)

Tyre Size 205/55 HR16

Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,238 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 3 Mar 2016 74,162 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,726 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,718 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,290 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,681 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,608 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,692 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 49,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,675 miles

both front lower arms rear bush split ( advise replacement )

near side head lamp aim on upper limit

off side head lamp aim on lower limit

Fail 27 Jan 2010 29,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front lower arms rear bush split ( advise replacement )

near side head lamp aim on upper limit

off side head lamp aim on lower limit

Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,746 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 21,740 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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,015 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 15,012 miles

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

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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RL54 SZY is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RL54 SZY, 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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RL54 SZY is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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