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AK55 WHU

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,112 mi
Last recorded148,112 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto78,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WHU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 148,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 146,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 130,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 115,799 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 115,799 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 108,167 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 108,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 151,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,893 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,388 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,555 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,464 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 77,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,070 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,546 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,406 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,273 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)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,211 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 22,211 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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AK55 WHU is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 78,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 WHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK55 WHU is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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