2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Petrol · CW54 CKP
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 77,284 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2020.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Feb 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CW54 CKP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2019
- 77,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
CW54 CKP Mileage History
- 20/04/200939,033 mi
- 31/03/201041,364 mi+2,331 mi
- 26/04/201148,312 mi+6,948 mi
- 13/04/201252,718 mi+4,406 mi
- 15/02/201356,212 mi+3,494 mi
- 19/02/201428,620 mi-27,592 mi
- 09/02/201564,132 mi+35,512 mi
- 13/02/201564,195 mi+63 mi
- 18/02/201667,947 mi+3,752 mi
- 18/02/201667,947 mi
- 13/02/201771,094 mi+3,147 mi
- 12/02/201874,529 mi+3,435 mi
- 13/02/201874,530 mi+1 mi
- 15/02/201977,283 mi+2,753 mi
- 19/02/201977,284 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,889 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CW54 CKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (CW54 CKP) between April 2009 and February 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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