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CA05 LWY

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A

Silver Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

100,097 mi
Last recorded100,097 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A78,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LWY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 100,097 miles

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

rear suspension and rear axle and all affiliated components corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 100,090 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle and associated components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 100,073 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 100,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Both rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 99,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 95,302 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 95,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,364 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 92,360 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 86,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Soft ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,872 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,871 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,620 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 8 Jun 2018 72,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 1 May 2018 72,606 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Primary catch defective (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2017 62,453 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal sections on all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 50,021 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS front, NS rear hoses, metal parts. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage two pipes OS front (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2016 50,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS front, NS rear hoses, metal parts. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage two pipes OS front (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 35,778 miles

bonnet support strut weak

Pass 28 May 2014 33,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 23,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 20,557 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 188,844 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A?

Based on 4,530 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,257
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
fog lamp not working 43
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CA05 LWY is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A in Silver with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,075 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 Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA05 LWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA05 LWY is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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