MOT failure data · 2025
Chrysler 300 MOT problems
Across every Chrysler 300 that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn, on 7.87% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 34.4%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Chrysler 300 MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 7.87% |
| 2 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 6.04% |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 5.97% |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) efficiency less than 50% of the required value | Brakes | 5.78% |
| 5 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 5.49% |
| 6 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.82% |
| 7 | Parking brake performance inoperative on one side | Brakes | 4.47% |
| 8 | Ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 3.69% |
| 9 | Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault | Brakes | 3.66% |
| 10 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 2.89% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Chrysler 300, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Chrysler 300 buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Chrysler 300?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Chrysler 300 MOT FAQs
What does a Chrysler 300 most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Chrysler 300 cars failing their 2025 MOT was "pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn", appearing on 7.87% of failure items.
Does this mean my Chrysler 300 will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Chrysler 300 that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Chrysler 300 passed 69.97% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Chrysler 300's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Chrysler 300 MOT pass rate · used Chrysler 300 buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.