2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

203 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 203 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension37.4%
  2. Lights & electrics36.9%
  3. Brakes33.0%
  4. Body & chassis16.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.3%
  7. Steering7.9%
  8. Tyres6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened24.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 203 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).