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SB53 OCE

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,045 mi
Last recorded132,045 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 OCE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 132,045 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 132,045 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 131,424 miles

NS and OS headlamps slightly faded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2017 129,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front getting low on inner edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner & outer sill slight corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 129,570 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front getting low on inner edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner & outer sill slight corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 127,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low on inner edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 127,574 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low on inner edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 125,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by both rear shock absorers (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 125,872 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by both rear shock absorers (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 123,675 miles

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

n/s/r and the o/s/r flexi's metal parts corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 123,674 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r and the o/s/r flexi's metal parts corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 118,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 118,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,951 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 101,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,732 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,946 miles

air con pipe split & leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2010 76,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

air con pipe split & leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 63,948 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wiper blades smear

Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wiper blades smear

Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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SB53 OCE is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SB53 OCE, 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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SB53 OCE is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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