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EJ55 RLX

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto

Green Diesel 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,831 mi
Last recorded129,831 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto81,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 RLX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Auto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 129,831 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 129,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 129,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 129,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 128,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split slightly but not allowing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split slightly but not allowing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 120,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split slightly but not allowing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split slightly but not allowing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Repaired after inspection. (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 110,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 110,234 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both fronts (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,566 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 107,566 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,928 miles

Boot struts worn.

Engine management light on dashboard.

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 95,928 miles

Boot struts worn.

Engine management light on dashboard.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 90,381 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,185 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 85,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,499 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,679 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,655 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,325 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 71,325 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,749 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,766 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)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,498
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 67
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
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EJ55 RLX is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto in Green with a 3,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 81,693 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 Grand Cherokee Crd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ55 RLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EJ55 RLX is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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