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EF05 UVL

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Lpg 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,137 mi
Last recorded133,137 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto65,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 UVL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 133,137 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 133,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 131,465 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 131,431 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,416 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 131,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 131,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,331 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 115,331 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket rotted and broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,474 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 109,471 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,713 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,125 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 92,125 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,304 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 70,022 miles

engine light on +n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2013 69,823 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on +n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,032 miles

o/s/f tyre tred low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,167 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 42,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,246 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 24,060 miles

front pads very low

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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EF05 UVL is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,652 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 Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF05 UVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF05 UVL registered?

EF05 UVL is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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