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AE56 ZBC

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

197,204 mi
Last recorded197,204 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee84,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ZBC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 197,204 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 113,594 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,896 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,091 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 100,091 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 96,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 151,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 146,577 miles

Offside steering arm has play in joint

Pass 27 Nov 2017 143,051 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 143,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure main loom chaffing engine cover (1.9.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,394 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 85,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,658 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 122,018 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 122,018 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,070 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 98,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,674 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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AE56 ZBC is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 84,193 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE56 ZBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE56 ZBC registered?

AE56 ZBC is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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