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SF54 TZV

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,400 mi
Last recorded144,400 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 TZV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 144,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 132,813 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 132,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 130,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 129,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,349 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush is perished

both sides rear brake hose ferrules corroded and painted

both sides rear shock absorber top bushes are poor

Fail 19 Jun 2018 123,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear axle torsion bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush is perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp images are poor due to worn headlamps

both sides rear brake hose ferrules corroded and painted

both sides rear shock absorber top bushes are poor

Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 107,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag lamp not working

dash lights not working

high level stop lamp is poor

unable to check front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Nov 2014 112,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs corroded

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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust poor

front brake discs lipped and pads appear low

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear axel stabiliser has play in joint

Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,027 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 105,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 86,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 67,613 miles

16'' alloys fitted to front 18'' alloys fitted to rear??

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear discs worn,

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various underbody corrsions, gearbox damp, oil leak,

Fail 3 May 2011 67,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

16'' alloys fitted to front 18'' alloys fitted to rear??

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear discs worn,

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various underbody corrsions, gearbox damp, oil leak,

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,882 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,208 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 59,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,087 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 56,087 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,587 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 50,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SF54 TZV is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SF54 TZV, 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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SF54 TZV is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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