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DY55 XSU

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,172 mi
Last recorded83,172 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XSU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 83,172 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both very rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,806 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steel brake hose going to flexi corroded

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,578 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear inner wing covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,693 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi and steel hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi and steel hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 78,691 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi and steel hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi and steel hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,130 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Sep 2020 77,123 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors will not open (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,916 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,566 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 74,566 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,442 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,136 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,031 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,400 miles

Both front discs worn

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,400 miles

Both front discs worn

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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DY55 XSU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

DY55 XSU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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