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BJ05 TXT

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,739 mi
Last recorded88,739 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TXT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 88,739 miles

Front prop shaft missing

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 83,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 83,636 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,359 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,751 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

hand brake travel

Fail 2 Oct 2020 73,685 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,041 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 57,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2017 57,109 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,810 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 52,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of the flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of the flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 48,821 miles

Outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 May 2014 45,011 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 45,011 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 40,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 8 May 2012 35,035 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 35,035 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,543 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,766 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2010 25,766 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 20,602 miles

front propshaft rear joint gaiter split

Fail 13 May 2009 20,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front propshaft rear joint gaiter split

Pass 9 May 2008 16,338 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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BJ05 TXT is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 TXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ05 TXT registered?

BJ05 TXT is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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