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VF04 DZL

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,238 mi
Last recorded148,238 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 DZL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 148,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 148,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 146,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 143,437 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 143,437 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 141,124 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 135,245 miles

handbrake lever long travel ,

Pass 22 Mar 2018 128,275 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edges ,stepped tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edges ,stepped tread

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edges ,stepped tread

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,817 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 123,808 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 101,523 miles

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

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

slight drag to offside front brake when spun by hand

Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,429 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,427 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,472 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,198 miles

slight drag to offside rear brake when vehicle raised

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,980 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 39,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,140 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 35,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,832 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 28,740 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,435 miles

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

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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VF04 DZL is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VF04 DZL, 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 VF04 DZL registered?

VF04 DZL is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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