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DY55 XSM

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XSM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 103,198 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 103,004 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 95,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 89,961 miles

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,693 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tail light damaged, Nearside rear

Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,981 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 71,981 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,182 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 70,182 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,848 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,008 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,722 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,481 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,668 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,819 miles

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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DY55 XSM is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY55 XSM, 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 DY55 XSM registered?

DY55 XSM is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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