2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser · 1,309 MOT tests
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser reliability
2005 Chrysler PT Cruisers fail 47% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 PT Cruiser years (1,309 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chrysler PT Cruisers: 46.1%)
- 47%
- first-time fail rate (all Chrysler PT Cruisers: 46.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 89,624
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,309
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8% of tests fail here (121% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24%
- Suspension21.8%
- Brakes18.5%
- Steering8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7%
- Tyres6.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 7.79%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 6.49%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.5%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.28%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.67%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (18.11%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.13%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.98%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.15%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.92%)
Other years
Every Chrysler PT Cruiser year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser reliable?
2005 Chrysler PT Cruisers fail 47% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 PT Cruiser years (1,309 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (7.79% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (6.49% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (5.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser shows 89,624 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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