2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · YU04 AOW

The most recent MOT test on 9 July 2024 at 231,835 miles resulted in a failure with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unconfirmed and the maintenance trend ambiguous. Prior to that, the car passed cleanly on 3 April 2023 at 228,981 miles after two consecutive failures in March and January 2023 and 2022, each at near-identical mileages and with no defects logged. This pattern of pass-fail-pass cycling without recorded faults suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than a clear mechanical deterioration, though the latest failure leaves a question mark over its legal status on the road. The odometer shows 231,835 miles against a 2004 build, averaging roughly 10,500 miles per year, which is typical for the age. Mileage moved from 220,303 in January 2022 to 228,972 by March 2023, then crept to 231,835 by July 2024, indicating slowed annual use over the final period. The DVSA entries are sparse, with no advisories or defects ever noted across five tests, so the record gives little insight into wear on consumables or structural items beyond the bare pass-fail outcomes. A buyer must verify in person why the July 2024 test failed with no defects cited, as this often means a documentation or identification mismatch rather than a roadworthy vehicle. Given the age and 231,000-plus miles, the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and subframe corrosion warrant close inspection despite the clean advisory history. The repeated failures at 220,303, 228,972 and 231,835 miles with zero faults recorded point to poor test presentation by prior owners rather than evidence of sound upkeep, so a physical check of exhaust emissions and structural integrity is essential before purchase.