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RY04 BJF

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 BJF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,455 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 92,455 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 92,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

MIL Light on.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,704 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

bottom front engine mounting poor

knocking noises from front end suspension/steering

Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

bottom front engine mounting poor

knocking noises from front end suspension/steering

Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,838 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

mil lamps on

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,605 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

wire broken going to n/s/f strut

Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,605 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

wire broken going to n/s/f strut

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,590 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,590 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,864 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,156 miles

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

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

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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RY04 BJF is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 RY04 BJF, 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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RY04 BJF is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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