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FA51 XKN

2001 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,769 mi
Last recorded178,769 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport92,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XKN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 178,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2024 168,548 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 161,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 150,770 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 143,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake pad anti rattle clip missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seats removed prior to test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced painted in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake travel long, just met requirements

Pass 13 Mar 2019 140,389 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 140,386 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 139,097 miles

exhaust support broken

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired but tape (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 139,097 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired but tape (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust support broken

Pass 15 Jan 2016 136,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 136,372 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

High Level stop inoperative

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 133,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear light damaged

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 125,988 miles

Offside rear lamp damaged

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 125,988 miles

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

Offside rear lamp damaged

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 112,135 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 112,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,144 miles

Oil leak

offside rear light lense repaired with tape

offside repaired with filler

Pass 21 Jun 2010 98,004 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 95,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 91,799 miles

front brake discs corroded inner working faces..

front wiper blades wearing..

knocking on rear on road test..

slight oil leaks on engine..

stone chip on windsreen..

Fail 26 Aug 2008 91,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded inner working faces..

front wiper blades wearing..

knocking on rear on road test..

slight oil leaks on engine..

stone chip on windsreen..

Pass 8 Sep 2007 81,572 miles

child seats fitted at rear.

front brake discs lipped, slightly corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 81,482 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,546 miles

fuel treatment in fuel systeam

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt.

front brake discs slightly corroded.

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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FA51 XKN is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 92,656 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 XKN, 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 25 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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FA51 XKN is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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