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SJ07 MZF

2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

110,056 mi
Last recorded110,056 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser53,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 MZF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 110,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 110,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 105,629 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 105,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front chassis corroded

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 102,445 miles

Coolant leak

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 102,434 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,111 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 96,108 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,142 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 84,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture loose pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture loose pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,577 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 78,575 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 70,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 70,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi pipe assembly on arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner 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 close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,025 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brakes slight bind

osr lamp lens damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,022 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brakes slight bind

osr lamp lens damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,295 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,295 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 94v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,352 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,779 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,562 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,077 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush stsrting to seperate

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 5 Feb 2011 37,384 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs lipped pads ok

off side rear tyre cracking around edge of tread

Fail 5 Feb 2011 37,384 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs lipped pads ok

off side rear tyre cracking around edge of tread

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,332 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 31,080 miles

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

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

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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SJ07 MZF is a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 53,287 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 SJ07 MZF, 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 19 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ07 MZF is a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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