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FE05 VGM

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,419 mi
Last recorded99,419 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto65,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VGM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,419 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 93,031 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Transfer prop rear boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 88,260 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 88,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody crosion

Pass 28 Apr 2021 85,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,884 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,883 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,117 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 77,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 72,342 miles

parking brake travel close to limit

slight oil weep from power steering component

Fail 3 May 2017 72,322 miles

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

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

parking brake travel close to limit

slight oil weep from power steering component

Pass 3 May 2016 64,398 miles

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Near side front tyre cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 64,398 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gas readings maybe incorrect due to exhaust

Near side front tyre cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 57,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management warning light on

Fail 7 May 2015 57,807 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 May 2014 53,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,186 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,186 miles

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

advise , front brake discs corrodedon inner face .

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,836 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 36,836 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,940 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,627 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,962 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,624 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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FE05 VGM is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,652 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 Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE05 VGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE05 VGM is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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