2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

315 MOT tests in 2024. 52.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.7%
Failed or needed repairs47.3%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 315 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.3%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault7.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.3%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.3%
  5. Anti-roll bars - linkage: missing4.8%
    26 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.8%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.6%
  2. Brakes30.5%
  3. Suspension27.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  5. Body & chassis9.5%
  6. Steering9.2%
  7. Tyres7.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%

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 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

In 2024, 52.7% of 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 315 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).