2007 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2L Petrol · VU07 EHP

The 2007 Chrysler Crossfire passed its most recent MOT on 22 December 2025 at 153,594 miles, but its maintenance trend is clearly worsening, with recurring mechanical and structural faults appearing across successive annual tests rather than being resolved between checks. Recorded annual mileage aligns closely with the expected 8,084 miles per year for a 19-year-old vehicle, with no unexplained gaps or sudden spikes that would indicate irregular use or unrecorded mileage. Between the December 2021 test at 115,733 miles and the December 2025 test at 153,594 miles, the vehicle accumulated roughly 7,800 to 11,800 miles per year, a range consistent with typical private use rather than frequent long-distance travel or extended periods of standing. Recurring faults have persisted and in some cases worsened across the test history. The most recent December 2025 test flagged a central front oil leak, adding to oil leak advisories noted in four of the preceding five tests. Steering components have been a consistent issue, with slight play in the front steering linkage ball joints and inner racks flagged in the latest test, following earlier advisories for steering box free play in December 2023 and December 2024. Brake wear has also progressed steadily: the December 2023 test noted thin rear brake pads, while the December 2024 and December 2025 tests flagged scored rear discs and lipped front discs, indicating consumables have not been replaced on a regular schedule. Corrosion has been present in every test since December 2021, including general underbody corrosion, corroded rear brake pipes, and worn rear sub-frame bushes noted as recently as December 2024. A buyer should conduct a thorough in-person inspection of these flagged components before purchase. Check the front steering rack and ball joints for excessive play, inspect all brake discs and pads for wear beyond the MOT advisory thresholds, and examine the underbody for corrosion that may be concealed by undertrays. Verify the source of the recurring oil leak, as persistent leaks can lead to component failure if left unaddressed, and confirm the rear sub-frame bushes and anti-roll bar linkage bushes (flagged as perished in December 2022) are not excessively worn. Also assess the condition of the front wheel bearings, which were noted as having slight play in December 2023, and check the rear stop lamp and direction indicator functionality, as non-working lights were flagged in December 2021 and December 2022 respectively.