Chrysler Crossfire MOT pass rate & common failures
The Chrysler Crossfire appears in 12,658 MOT tests spanning model years 2003–2021, and 78.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 27.5% of the time, so this is 5.7pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
Best and worst Crossfire years
Ranked across Crossfire years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2007 cars pass 81.7% of the time while 2004 cars manage 76.0%, a 5.7-point spread.
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.4% of tests against 8.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, headlamp and coil spring — headlamp aim alone was recorded 939 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 27.2% once past 150k — 3.4× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 28.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Crossfire model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 793 | 72.3% | 27.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 4,368 | 76.0% | 24.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 2,973 | 79.7% | 20.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 2,978 | 80.0% | 20.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 1,375 | 81.7% | 18.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 150 | 81.3% | 18.7% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 1,821 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.2% | 1,038 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.8% | 865 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.0% | 634 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.3% | 548 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 394 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.1% | 389 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.3% | 166 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 939 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 702 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 679 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 573 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 440 |
| 6 | Wipers | 392 |
| 7 | Rigid brake pipes | 382 |
| 8 | Position lamp | 375 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 28.6% | 3,623 |
| 2 | Suspension | 22.9% | 2,903 |
| 3 | Tyres | 22.1% | 2,803 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.2% | 2,045 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 14.6% | 1,845 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.0% | 1,144 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 623 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 3,113 | 16.0% |
| 60-90k | 4,813 | 22.8% |
| 90-120k | 3,017 | 25.7% |
| 120-150k | 867 | 31.5% |
| 150k+ | 224 | 27.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,946 | 21.7% |
| 2022 | 2,742 | 20.9% |
| 2023 | 2,578 | 22.1% |
| 2024 | 2,304 | 23.1% |
| 2025 | 2,088 | 21.1% |
What to check before buying a Chrysler Crossfire
- Lighting & signalling (14.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (6.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Chrysler Crossfire?
78.2% of the 12,658 Chrysler Crossfire MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 21.8% fail rate, across model years 2003–2021.
What does the Chrysler Crossfire most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.4% of tests, then suspension (8.2%).
Which Crossfire years are best and worst for MOT results?
2007 has the best pass rate at 81.7% and 2004 the weakest at 76.0%, from 1,375 and 4,368 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Crossfire MOT results?
Fail rates run at 8.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 27.2% for 150k+, a 19.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,658 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.