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YW53 ACJ

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,122 mi
Last recorded100,122 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 ACJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,122 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes seperating.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear foglamp colour fading. Faint beam patterns on headlamps.

Steering lock faulty. Both front tyres nearing legal limit.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 100,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front lower arms rear bushes seperating.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock faulty. Both front tyres nearing legal limit.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 87,732 miles

Front and rear brakes binding slightly. Slight play in track rod ends. Slight play in rear wheel bearings and O/s/f wheel bearing. ABS rings corroded at front.

Wires catching steering column. Handbrake travel. Both front lower arms rear bushes seperating.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 87,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front and rear brakes binding slightly. Slight play in track rod ends. Slight play in rear wheel bearings and O/s/f wheel bearing. ABS rings corroded at front.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wires catching steering column. Handbrake travel. Both front lower arms rear bushes seperating.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 81,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,093 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,427 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 56,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear pads worn low

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,931 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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YW53 ACJ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YW53 ACJ, 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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YW53 ACJ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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