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DF54 AVB

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Maroon Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,944 mi
Last recorded136,944 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 AVB
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 136,944 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 136,898 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 136,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 135,525 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 135,525 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 133,807 miles

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

Handbrake Has little reserve travel

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 133,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake Has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 131,847 miles

Nearside tailgate strut missing

Fail 3 Mar 2020 131,842 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake spongey (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside tailgate strut missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,831 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 130,831 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 128,125 miles

Coolant topped up before test

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

Oil change performed before emissions test due to oil being below the minimum mark

Oil leak Needs attention! ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 128,125 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Interfering with roll bar (7.1.1)

Coolant topped up before test

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

Oil change performed before emissions test due to oil being below the minimum mark

Oil leak Needs attention! ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,193 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 124,193 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 120,355 miles

1 LTR OIL ADDED BEFORE TEST

O/S/F FOG LAMP

OIL LEAK

Fail 4 Mar 2016 120,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1 LTR OIL ADDED BEFORE TEST

O/S/F FOG LAMP

OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,752 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 112,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 100,225 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,384 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,328 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,200 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,918 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,810 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,410 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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DF54 AVB is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Maroon with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 89,496 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 Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF54 AVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF54 AVB is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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