2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Chrysler Crossfire MOT pass rate and common faults

656 MOT tests in 2024. 65.5% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time65.5%
Failed or needed repairs34.5%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 656 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.3%
  5. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.1%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.0%
  2. Suspension20.4%
  3. Brakes16.9%
  4. Tyres7.5%
  5. Body & chassis5.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 Crossfire?

In 2024, 65.5% of 2004 Chrysler Crossfire cars passed their MOT first time, across 656 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

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

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).