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AJ05 VVH

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A

Black Gas bi-fuel 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,552 mi
Last recorded133,552 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A78,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VVH
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine5,654cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 133,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 133,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 133,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 132,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 129,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to front and rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear support arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 129,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to front and rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear support arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 127,100 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,873 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,168 miles

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in sills and rear floor/chassis /suspension etc

rear pads getting low (limited vision ) ,exact condition unknown ,advise wheels off inspection asap

rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,338 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 170,791 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,316 miles

Extensive underbody surface corrosion through out the vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff propshaft input seal leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2014 81,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff propshaft input seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2013 67,199 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 67,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,253 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s wiper blades slightly torn.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 47,253 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s wiper blades slightly torn.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,597 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 34,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A?

Based on 4,530 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,257
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
fog lamp not working 43
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A reliability report

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AJ05 VVH is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A in Black with a 5,654cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,075 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 VVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ05 VVH is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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