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EK55 VLV

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,847 mi
Last recorded113,847 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A88,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VLV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 113,847 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 113,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,381 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVELS HAVE SLIGHT LIFT

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN PARKING BRAKE APPLIED ON BRAKE TEST. ADVISE INSPECTION

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT

REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING WORN

Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,381 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVELS HAVE SLIGHT LIFT

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN PARKING BRAKE APPLIED ON BRAKE TEST. ADVISE INSPECTION

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT

REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING WORN

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,616 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,661 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 90,477 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 127,142 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 127,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,971 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 73,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,407 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,065 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 56,065 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,978 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A?

Based on 51,607 MOT tests across 3,286 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 954
position lamp(s) not working 903
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 753
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 701
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 669
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EK55 VLV is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,481 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 Ltd A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK55 VLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EK55 VLV is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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