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DY04 FCN

2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,131 mi
Last recorded121,131 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport64,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 FCN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 121,131 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 121,120 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 116,188 miles

vehicle under surface corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 116,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle under surface corrosion.

Pass 25 May 2023 112,570 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 112,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 107,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 107,414 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Not functioning / excessively damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Excess travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 99,693 miles

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

Rear disc crodded

Fail 13 May 2021 99,688 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear disc crodded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,695 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 28 May 2019 82,682 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,485 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,208 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,722 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,700 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,306 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken, osf steering sqeeky

Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,071 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 69,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,706 miles

not very much reserve travel left on park brake lever

Pass 18 Dec 2009 57,215 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2009 57,186 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2008 43,705 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 43,060 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluied close to minimum rear pads getting low

bulb holders in o/s rear lamp show signs of burning recommend getting replacements

engine oil below minimum

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,060 miles

brake fluied close to minimum rear pads getting low

bulb holders in o/s rear lamp show signs of burning recommend getting replacements

engine oil below minimum

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,414 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
Full Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport reliability report

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DY04 FCN is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 64,785 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 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY04 FCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY04 FCN is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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