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SM54 TUW

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,723 mi
Last recorded72,723 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 TUW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 72,723 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,877 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 68,876 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,919 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 66,914 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2017 66,124 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,914 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 64,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,752 miles

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

slight play n/s/f

Fail 28 Aug 2015 61,752 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/f

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear flexies

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,998 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 54,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,925 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,876 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 34,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,024 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,909 miles

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

Off side hand brake not holding sa good as near side (passed brake test)

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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SM54 TUW is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM54 TUW, 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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What year was SM54 TUW registered?

SM54 TUW is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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