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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LC54 NVMMOT history

LC54 NVM is a blue diesel Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,582 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 NVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 NVM was last recorded at 159,582 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 13,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,374 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,208 miles
Average per year
7,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,582 miles
  • 2025 – 146,374 miles
  • 2024 – 135,252 miles
  • 2023 – 127,036 miles
  • 2022 – 118,119 miles
  • 2021 – 111,345 miles
  • 2020 – 101,035 miles
  • 2018 – 88,688 miles
  • 2017 – 84,045 miles
  • 2016 – 80,847 miles
  • 2015 – 76,372 miles
  • 2014 – 72,571 miles
  • 2013 – 68,732 miles
  • 2012 – 66,010 miles
  • 2011 – 60,877 miles
  • 2010 – 52,608 miles
  • 2009 – 44,950 miles
  • 2008 – 37,397 miles
  • 2007 – 27,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,582 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on suspension strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,582 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,582 miles
    Test number
    938849227697
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on suspension strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail159,582 miles (+13,208)1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,582 miles
    Test number
    481915306490
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on suspension strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass146,374 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,374 miles
    Test number
    648733682937
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail146,374 miles (+11,122)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,374 miles
    Test number
    143425096804
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass135,252 miles (+194)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,252 miles
    Test number
    742768465605
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySlight combustion leak from injector
  6. Fail135,058 miles (+8,022)6 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,058 miles
    Test number
    798834425145
    • MajorNearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySlight combustion leak from injector
  7. Pass127,036 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,036 miles
    Test number
    389964552788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panhard rod mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail127,016 miles (+8,897)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,016 miles
    Test number
    774723026532
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panhard rod mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass118,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    161641878602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  10. Fail118,119 miles (+6,774)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    783910459309
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  11. Pass111,345 miles (+10,310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,345 miles
    Test number
    865906708070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,035 miles (+12,347)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,035 miles
    Test number
    286897669748
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective X 2 Low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake restricted free movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass88,688 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,688 miles
    Test number
    419771427310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Fail88,686 miles (+4,641)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    958088338440
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  15. Pass84,045 miles (+3,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,045 miles
    Test number
    772734109020
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass80,847 miles (+4,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,847 miles
    Test number
    386028869675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass76,372 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,372 miles
    Test number
    522214427737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,571 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    788848114373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,732 miles (+2,722)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    799111213307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight wear n/side tyre edge. ok for mot.
  20. Pass66,010 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,010 miles
    Test number
    658390622359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,877 miles (+8,269)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,877 miles
    Test number
    277159821394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake fluid low
  22. Pass52,608 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,608 miles
    Test number
    351775010393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,950 miles (+7,553)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,950 miles
    Test number
    113178829385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,397 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,397 miles
    Test number
    934722938362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,328 miles (+9,978)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,328 miles
    Test number
    432968818380
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
  26. Pass27,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,350 miles
    Test number
    622256597279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC54 NVM

Does LC54 NVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC54 NVM is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC54 NVM?
The MOT on LC54 NVM is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC54 NVM done?
LC54 NVM was recorded at 159,582 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,248 miles a year.
Has LC54 NVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 NVM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC54 NVM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC54 NVM find?
LC54 NVM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front electrical wiring insecure abs wire; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage; offside front brake hose slightly chafed on suspension strut, and 8 more.

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