2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · H17 FJT
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 63,687 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H17 FJT Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 63,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
H17 FJT Mileage History
- 08/08/200539,299 mi
- 07/09/200643,449 mi+4,150 mi
- 09/09/200643,452 mi+3 mi
- 07/09/200747,781 mi+4,329 mi
- 12/09/200850,959 mi+3,178 mi
- 30/08/200953,128 mi+2,169 mi
- 11/09/201056,039 mi+2,911 mi
- 11/09/201158,623 mi+2,584 mi
- 10/09/201261,388 mi+2,765 mi
- 10/09/201363,066 mi+1,678 mi
- 27/11/201963,628 mi+562 mi
- 07/06/202563,675 mi+47 mi
- 04/07/202663,687 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,167 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
H17 FJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (H17 FJT) between August 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
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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