2004 Chrysler Crossfire — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2004 Chrysler Crossfire passed 76.0% of its 4,368 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 27.7% of the time, so this is 3.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.1% of tests against 11.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, coil spring and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 334 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.8% versus 13.0%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 30.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 26.1% in 2021 to 22.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 660 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.1% | 486 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.1% | 355 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.0% | 218 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 185 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.7% | 161 |
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 | 334 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 325 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 246 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 218 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 214 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 170 |
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 | 30.8% | 1,346 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.1% | 1,140 |
| 3 | Tyres | 22.6% | 986 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.4% | 717 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 14.0% | 612 |
| 6 | Other defects | 10.1% | 439 |
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 | 131 | 13.0% |
| 30-60k | 825 | 16.7% |
| 60-90k | 1,694 | 23.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,240 | 27.6% |
| 120-150k | 399 | 33.6% |
| 150k+ | 79 | 22.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,077 | 26.1% |
| 2022 | 951 | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 882 | 23.0% |
| 2024 | 778 | 24.9% |
| 2025 | 680 | 22.7% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Crossfire
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.1% 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 (8.1% 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
How many 2004 Chrysler Crossfires pass their MOT?
76.0% of the 4,368 2004 Chrysler Crossfire MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.1% of tests, followed by suspension (11.1%).
Does the 2004 Crossfire get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 0-30k band to 22.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,368 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.