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CE05 VRT

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

272,379 mi
Last recorded272,379 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A89,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VRT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Sprt A
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 272,379 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 263,594 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 253,378 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 242,976 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 233,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 221,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 199,252 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot on inside has a cut around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 184,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 17,163 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 171,462 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 169,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 152,700 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 152,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 135,685 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 135,685 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,951 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 118,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r hub oil seals havw slight leaks

Pass 25 May 2012 95,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,383 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front brake discs pitted and worn

oil leak from front diff

Pass 17 May 2010 72,503 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 72,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,248 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,381 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 33,745 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A?

Based on 5,467 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,920
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173
position lamp(s) not working 162
Registration plate lamp not working 126
Brake pipe excessively corroded 114
Stop lamp not working 106
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CE05 VRT is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,224 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 Crd Sprt A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE05 VRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE05 VRT is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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