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DU05 JCV

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,416 mi
Last recorded129,416 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 JCV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 129,416 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underneath components / suspension components

o/s/r half shaft seal leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2025 128,193 miles

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

O/S/R Half Shaft Seal Leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 128,191 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pads on metal rear unsafe to carry out g meter brake test (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R Half Shaft Seal Leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 125,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

O/S/R Half Shaft Oil Seal Leaking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 125,774 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

O/S/R Half Shaft Oil Seal Leaking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 124,014 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underneath components

Fail 21 Jun 2023 124,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 10 Jun 2022 121,857 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 121,856 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 119,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 107,833 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 98,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 98,375 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing n/s & o/s (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 92,442 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,886 miles

Offside Rear axle slight oil seepage

Offside Rear tyre on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel high (3.1.6b)

rear handbrake slightly sticking

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,714 miles

Condition of exhaust.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,999 miles

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

Front propshaft missing.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,221 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 58,796 miles

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

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

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

Long handbrake travel

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,219 miles

brake warning light stays on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

brake warning light stays on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,371 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,816 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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DU05 JCV is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU05 JCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU05 JCV is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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