CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE2005 · 3.2L PETROL

The most recent MOT passed in September 2025, but the vehicle carries several advisories that highlight a persistent pattern of age-related degradation. There is a clear and recurring mechanical risk pattern involving the steering rack inner joints and the deterioration of the rear brake hoses. These specific faults have appeared in multiple consecutive MOT tests since 2023, which suggests that these issues are being noted but perhaps not fully resolved. The vehicle's condition trend appears to be worsening or, at best, stagnant. The fact that steering play, perishing tyres, and failing brake hoses continue to reappear in the latest inspection indicates that the mechanical health of the car is not improving over time. The extremely low mileage of approximately 3,171 miles per year is a key factor here. While low mileage often suggests less engine wear, in this case, it strongly implies the car has spent long periods standing idle. This under-use is clearly evidenced by the perishing rubber in the tyres and brake hoses, the fading headlamp lenses, and the corrosion on the brake discs. You should first inspect the steering for any play or knocking sounds during a test drive, check all rubber hoses and tyres thoroughly for cracking, and confirm whether the steering rack and brake hoses have actually been replaced or merely monitored.