Chrysler PT CRUISER - 2004
533.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Chrysler PT CRUISER, model year 2004.
Sample size: 221 cars, 472 tests and 2,518 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 221 cars
The 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser has an overall defect rate of 533 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly higher than the yearly average of 382 per 100 vehicles, marking it about 40% worse than typical models from the same year. This model shows particularly high defect rates in categories such as brakes, steering, and wheels, with brake issues occurring at 232 per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 167 per 100. Additionally, the PT Cruiser also stands out in lights and electrics, with a rate of 139 per 100, exceeding the average of 108. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase as the vehicle ages, particularly in the highest mileage category, suggesting that older PT Cruisers may face more significant issues.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 221 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 41.2% worse
231.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 78.7% worse
44.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 1.7% better
28.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 26.1% worse
138.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 46.8% worse
459.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▼ 41.2% worse
89.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 8.0% better
12.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 21.6% worse
61.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 290
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 192
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 141
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 129
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 125
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 107
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 85
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 74
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 60
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Headlamp reflector or lens: seriously defective or missing
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 13