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V5 SAU

2005 Chrysler Crossfire

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,172 mi
Last recorded38,172 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Crossfire54,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 SAU
MakeChrysler
ModelCrossfire
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 38,172 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 38,011 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 37,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,268 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 35,239 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 31,890 miles

Nearside Inner 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 30,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,701 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 26,693 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front repeater lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,514 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,255 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch rubbing against the tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2013 20,480 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,115 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer sections

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer sections

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,541 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 17,527 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,900 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

two nails in offside front tyre one large

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,964 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Crossfire?

Based on 68,579 MOT tests across 3,897 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,196
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,309
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 973
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 812
coil spring broken 595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 590
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V5 SAU is a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Crossfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 54,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Crossfire fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,309 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V5 SAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Crossfire typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler Crossfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V5 SAU registered?

V5 SAU is a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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