2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Petrol · BD05 OYO
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.4L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 101,214 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD05 OYO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2023
- 101,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 33 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
BD05 OYO Mileage History
- 16/08/202292,070 mi
- 16/08/202292,073 mi+3 mi
- 15/08/2023101,214 mi+9,141 mi
Average of roughly 9,169 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BD05 OYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (BD05 OYO) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to lens (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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- Cooling-system leaks and overheatingSerious
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 wearModerate
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 faultsModerate
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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