2004 Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser first registered in 2004: we looked at the 158 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 158 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2004 Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2004 Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension56% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes39% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics34% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres27% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Rust and bodywork14% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors11% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2004 Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 313 | Suspension 54% |
| 2006 | 256 | Suspension 57% |
| 2005 | 189 | Suspension 65% |
| 2003 | 127 | Suspension 71% |
| 2002 | 114 | Suspension 54% |
| 2001 | 105 | Suspension 53% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser cars first registered in 2004. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score