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YY53 UWP

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,036 mi
Last recorded147,036 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UWP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 147,036 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2017 147,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in centre (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2016 139,088 miles

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

engine management light on at time of test

gear box oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 135,643 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 135,638 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,206 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 121,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,159 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 116,147 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 101,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,478 miles

both front platform rear bushes deteriorating

steering rack slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2010 87,477 miles

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

both front platform rear bushes deteriorating

steering rack slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,349 miles

both front tyres wearing near limit

Fail 16 Jan 2009 73,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres wearing near limit

Pass 18 Jan 2008 60,073 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,525 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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YY53 UWP is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY53 UWP, 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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YY53 UWP is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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