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EX02 VSV

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,742 mi
Last recorded143,742 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 VSV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 143,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened REAR UPPER A FRAME BOOMERANG ARM BALL JOINT AND BUSHES WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 140,282 miles

Coil spring corroded All suspension springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar 'D' Bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (offside and nearside). (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner front of sill slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 140,221 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All suspension springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar 'D' Bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (offside and nearside). (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner front of sill slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 138,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount/cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 137,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount/cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 135,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 135,750 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 133,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 130,367 miles

Front diff pinion seal leaking

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded , but bush still ok (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 130,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 128,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 121,993 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2019 121,993 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking retightened bleed nipple was only leaking after period of time (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear trailing arm rear bush outer casing corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 106,743 miles

engine leaking oil

front top wishbone bushes slightly cracked/perished

Fail 15 Feb 2017 106,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished & cracked but not showing cords

engine leaking oil

front top wishbone bushes slightly cracked/perished

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyre outer walls perished & cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,051 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2015 96,051 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,319 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 88,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Center exhaust outer casing breaking up.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,448 miles

battery insecure

center exhaust outer casing breaking up

Fail 14 Mar 2013 87,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

center exhaust outer casing breaking up

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,384 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,383 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,254 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 79,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,854 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake drum has flued? leacking out off it.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,953 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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EX02 VSV is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX02 VSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EX02 VSV is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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