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BF55 UNW

2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,861 mi
Last recorded141,861 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport75,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 UNW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 141,861 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 140,041 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4x discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4x springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension componets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 140,025 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,846 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 137,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,120 miles

suspension springs are corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 136,117 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

suspension springs are corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 128,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 128,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,297 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 128,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure underside rear (1.9.2a)

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

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

brake warning light on

eml on

Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,577 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms (2.4.G.2)

Front prop shaft joint worn excessive movement

Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,585 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 104,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,441 miles

near side headlamp damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,322 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 67,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,792 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 57,756 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,121 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,391 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 28,839 miles

n/s and o/s front wiper blades starting to split at ends

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

Based on 17,427 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,039
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
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BF55 UNW is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 75,267 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 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 509 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 UNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF55 UNW is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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