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AJ52 VYZ

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

176,058 mi
Last recorded176,058 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited90,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VYZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 176,058 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 12 May 2026 176,043 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 7 Jan 2026 176,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Jan 2025 168,126 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 160,851 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 156,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 152,546 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 147,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damage light sauce not efected

Pass 19 Apr 2019 142,123 miles

Nearside under sill

Fail 19 Apr 2019 142,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside under sill

Pass 2 May 2018 139,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre cutting out on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cutting out on inner edge

Oil leak rear axle

Fail 24 Apr 2018 139,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cutting out on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cutting out on inner edge

Oil leak rear axle

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 131,366 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 123,881 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 22 Apr 2016 123,881 miles

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,515 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 100,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 100,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,361 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,383 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 80,383 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 74,864 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,767 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,381 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,333 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?

Based on 21,568 MOT tests across 1,357 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,452
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 846
Registration plate lamp not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 311
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AJ52 VYZ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,587 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 Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 VYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ52 VYZ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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