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ET53 FRJ

2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,895 mi
Last recorded129,895 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport77,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FRJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 129,895 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,840 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 129,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 129,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting corroded off

nearside rear inner sill excessively corroded not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 28 Feb 2020 129,559 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting corroded off

nearside rear inner sill excessively corroded not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 13 Dec 2018 129,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 129,365 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 128,706 miles

exhaust bracket broken

front wheels slight restricted move

Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,681 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake discs inner face partly corroded and offside draging slightly

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre 3ml

Fail 14 Dec 2016 125,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake discs inner face partly corroded and offside draging slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre 3ml

Pass 16 Dec 2015 122,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,548 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,590 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 112,571 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,157 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,385 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,161 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,493 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,091 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 31,091 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. †offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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ET53 FRJ is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 77,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET53 FRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ET53 FRJ is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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