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BJ53 VAF

2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,597 mi
Last recorded119,597 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport64,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VAF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 119,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 111,574 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 103,374 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 103,374 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,106 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 92,103 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,794 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)

clutch slipping

Fail 15 Mar 2011 83,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

clutch slipping

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 66,100 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 54,706 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 May 2007 54,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,038 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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BJ53 VAF is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 64,785 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 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 VAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ53 VAF is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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