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DU05 JHY

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,324 mi
Last recorded108,324 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 JHY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 108,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,267 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp switch faulty

Fail 31 Jan 2022 90,152 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty (0.1 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp switch faulty

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper arm bushes perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on the underside,but nothing excessive

Fail 7 Oct 2019 81,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper arm bushes perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on the underside,but nothing excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,750 miles

Exhaust system in a rusty condition.

Front differential oil leak.

Front suspension components in a rusty condition.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential oil leak.

Transfer box oil leak.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 74,750 miles

Exhaust system in a rusty condition.

Front differential oil leak.

Front suspension components in a rusty condition.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential oil leak.

Transfer box oil leak.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,612 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,854 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,854 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,919 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,955 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,801 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 58,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,175 miles

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,996 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

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 JHY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JHY, 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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What year was DU05 JHY registered?

DU05 JHY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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