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WP53 VJZ

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,254 mi
Last recorded82,254 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 VJZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 82,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,935 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres have cracking to outer wall

engine oil on min

Fail 9 Mar 2015 76,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres have cracking to outer wall

engine oil on min

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 73,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,272 miles

Both side headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower 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 front tyre worn unevenly on outer edge of tread.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Modified/lowered springs fitted front and rear.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,374 miles

front disc rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,191 miles

Front Number Plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 55,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Number Plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 45,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,874 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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WP53 VJZ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WP53 VJZ, 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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WP53 VJZ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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