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EJ52 ZBV

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,257 mi
Last recorded135,257 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited90,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 ZBV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 135,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged + 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine = will require attention before next test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 135,257 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective plastic fuel cap not permitted = was adviced previous test (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding + o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded + both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall minor damage + shoulders cracking + 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face worn + both rears deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline -will require attention before next test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 128,496 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts + o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive was adviced previous test now borderline will require attention before next test or will be failable item (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake efficiency 17% + has quite abit of travel advice attention

not correct fuel filler cap must have correct cap fitted or will be failable item

rear section of both outer sills soft metal/minor corr.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 124,400 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts- o/s/r + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet hydraulic stays worn

handbrake efficiency only just passable 17% - further work required

plastic fuel filler cap not advised

Fail 19 Aug 2019 124,395 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/sill corrosion within 30cms (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts- o/s/r + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet hydraulic stays worn

plastic fuel filler cap not advised

Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,781 miles

rear hi-level brake light not wired

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency only just met + total handbrake efficiency bang on minimum efficiency reqs attention

Offside Front tread inner shoulder worn off

Offside Rear minor corrosion to outer sill and wheel arch

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

bonnet pneumatic stays not holding

both front and rear brake flexi hose ferules corroding

both front brake disc inner faces deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,186 miles

Offside Rear arch minor corrosion

bonnet pneumatic stays worn

both front brake disc inner faces minor corrosion

first 5 notches on handbrake is free travel + efficiency just above minimum limit

Pass 22 Jul 2016 107,745 miles

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

bonnet hydraulic rams u/s

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rears inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,555 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm rear bush casing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm rear bush casing (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet hydraulic rams u/s

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rears inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,887 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 103,857 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,097 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 100,097 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,359 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 95,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure.

Pass 25 May 2012 95,126 miles

battery insecure.

Fail 24 May 2011 88,055 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 88,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 81,531 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 81,531 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2008 72,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2008 72,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,984 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?

Based on 21,568 MOT tests across 1,357 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,452
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 846
Registration plate lamp not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 311
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EJ52 ZBV is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,587 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 2.5 Crd Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ52 ZBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ52 ZBV is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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