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BU02 NPJ

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,191 mi
Last recorded122,191 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited90,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 NPJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 122,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 122,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,663 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,630 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 120,934 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 120,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 116,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 109,816 miles

Engine has a minor oil leak

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 109,816 miles

Engine has a minor oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,201 miles

possible fuel leak over rear axle

Fail 13 Apr 2016 104,201 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

possible fuel leak over rear axle

Pass 11 May 2015 99,911 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 99,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 93,908 miles

engine has oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexys slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 93,908 miles

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

engine has oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexys slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 88,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jan 2012 82,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,357 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,082 miles

n/s front brake grabbing slightly

rear axle staberlizer ball joint slight play found

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,505 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,146 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,149 miles

slight end float at rear hub bearings

windscreen zone A chipped to legal limit

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?

Based on 21,568 MOT tests across 1,357 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,452
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 846
Registration plate lamp not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 311
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BU02 NPJ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,587 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 2.5 Crd Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 NPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 NPJ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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