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SL54 SDZ

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 SDZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022
Pass 10 Aug 2021
Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,714 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,481 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 94,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,245 miles

Centre seatbelt stalk missing from view

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Oil leak

Play in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 5 Aug 2015 87,245 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre seatbelt stalk missing from view

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Oil leak

Play in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,786 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 13 Sep 2013 77,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,889 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,624 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 62,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,133 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,133 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,057 miles

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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SL54 SDZ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL54 SDZ, 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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SL54 SDZ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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