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RN04 FOA

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

123,678 mi
Last recorded123,678 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 FOA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 123,678 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 123,674 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 123,615 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly. Permanently off.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 118,646 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 113,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 1 x mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,675 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 108,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,074 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,540 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 89,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,344 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

wear to both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

wear to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,986 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 64,519 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear anti roll bushes showing signs of wear

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear shock obsorber sleeves split

exhaust rusty

n/s/f + o/s/f lower suspension arms rear inner bushes split

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,246 miles

both rear shock obsorber covers broken

exhaust system rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

both rear shock obsorber covers broken

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,855 miles

Both front suspension arm inner rear rubber bush bonding starting to lift.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,269 miles

both front suspension arms inner rear bush bonding starting to lift

both front tyre inner walls starting to split o/side worst

o/side front ball joint dust shield split

rear flexi ferrules and pipes slightly rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,538 miles

all tyres worn

rear flexible brake hose ferules rusty

rear number plate tatty

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,356 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,118 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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RN04 FOA is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RN04 FOA, 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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RN04 FOA is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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