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DEZ 4279

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,197 mi
Last recorded138,197 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport89,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 4279
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 138,197 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms have movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 138,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush A frame bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush A frame bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,689 miles

front metal brake hose ferrels showing corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 125,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,821 miles

Wiper mark on screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 116,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper mark on screen

Fail 14 Aug 2014 116,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 111,445 miles

diff pinion oil seal slight leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 111,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

diff pinion oil seal slight leak

spare tyre u/s side wall split

tyre size 235/70/R16

Pass 3 Aug 2012 99,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,528 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Jun 2011 87,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Aug 2009 70,982 miles

oil leak rear diff pinion seal leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,768 miles

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Fail 8 Jul 2008 63,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Jun 2007 50,963 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2006 40,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,657 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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DEZ 4279 is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 89,594 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEZ 4279, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DEZ 4279 is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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