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AP04 HVJ

2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Petrol 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,280 mi
Last recorded131,280 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A82,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HVJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 131,280 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 131,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2021 131,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded and split (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,814 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/70R16 low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 121,602 miles

BONNET STRUTS WONT HOLD

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

Fuel tank slightly loose FUEL TANK STRAPS SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE A LESS THAN 10MM (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FRONT DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 121,483 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ALSO HAS PLAY (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6MM BALD OUTER EDGE 235/70R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BONNET STRUTS WONT HOLD

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

Fuel tank slightly loose FUEL TANK STRAPS SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE A LESS THAN 10MM (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FRONT DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 114,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet gas struts defective

Fail 15 Jun 2018 114,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle park brake low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet gas struts defective

Pass 3 Jun 2017 106,983 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section baffle box expanded and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.8mm 235/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff/ engine and transmission box ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 106,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 way too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split x2 (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section baffle box expanded and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.8mm 235/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff/ engine and transmission box ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 88,941 miles

engine damp with diesel feul

rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 88,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine damp with diesel feul

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,596 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,276 miles

exhaust corroded in places.

o/s steering rack gaiter damp from suspect pas leak from steering rack.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,291 miles

all tyres becoming low.

near side rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,116 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake disc worn and corroded on inner faces.

front wiper blades becoming poor.

hand brake adjustment poor.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres getting low.

foot brake has a lot of travel under pressure with engine running but maintains reserve travel.

hand brake adjustment becoming poor.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,868 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,907 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,219 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 22,217 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

Based on 6,200 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
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AP04 HVJ is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 2,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,968 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 Extreme Sport A fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP04 HVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP04 HVJ is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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