2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0L Petrol · DX51 AHJ
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 84,841 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1996cc
DX51 AHJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2016
- 84,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Chrysler Chrysler PT Cruiser
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DX51 AHJ Mileage History
- 10/03/200652,235 mi
- 16/03/200652,285 mi+50 mi
- 29/09/200653,125 mi+840 mi
- 28/09/200755,637 mi+2,512 mi
- 13/08/200976,317 mi+20,680 mi
- 14/08/200976,317 mi
- 17/05/201178,287 mi+1,970 mi
- 12/07/201279,982 mi+1,695 mi
- 08/11/201381,076 mi+1,094 mi
- 09/03/201583,459 mi+2,383 mi
- 16/03/201684,841 mi+1,382 mi
Average of roughly 3,255 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
DX51 AHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (DX51 AHJ) between March 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
Common Problems: CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling-system leaks and overheating(Serious)
Radiators, hoses and thermostat housings can age badly, and a PT Cruiser that has overheated even once is a much riskier proposition than the price suggests.
- Front suspension bush and ball-joint wear(Moderate)
The PT Cruiser is heavy for its size and wears front suspension parts regularly, which creates knocks, vague steering and repeat MOT advisories.
- Body-control and crank-sensor electrical faults(Moderate)
Older PT Cruisers can suffer from random non-starts, warning lights and accessory failures caused by sensors, wiring or body-control-module faults.
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