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SV53 JCS

2005 Chrysler Town & Country

White Petrol 3801cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,425 mi
Last recorded91,425 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Town & Country56,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 JCS
MakeChrysler
ModelTown & Country
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,801cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,425 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 91,424 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working with side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,518 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 80,515 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,773 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 72,768 miles

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

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

very low handbrake reading to both sides

Pass 5 Sep 2020 66,374 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 66,368 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,629 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,629 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,212 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,964 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,998 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light on

Fail 5 Apr 2013 25,998 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,120 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,547 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 19,245 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,347 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,493 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 13,489 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler Town & Country?

Based on 754 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,713
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
fog lamp not working 14
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
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SV53 JCS is a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country in White with a 3,801cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Town & Country models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 56,403 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 Town & Country fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV53 JCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Town & Country typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler Town & Country is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV53 JCS registered?

SV53 JCS is a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SV53 JCS safe to buy?

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