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RO04 DTX

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,000 mi
Last recorded162,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 DTX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 162,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 156,733 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 156,733 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 152,818 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion inner face

Fail 25 Jul 2012 152,818 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slight corrosion inner face

Pass 7 Jun 2011 143,940 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin with corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2011 143,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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)

both front brake discs wearing thin with corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 125,202 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 18 May 2010 125,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2009 108,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 108,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 8 May 2008 86,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2007 62,691 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

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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RO04 DTX is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RO04 DTX, 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 RO04 DTX registered?

RO04 DTX is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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