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FE05 VGT

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,044 mi
Last recorded81,044 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VGT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 81,044 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 81,044 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm, corroded & holed at rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle generally heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,237 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,422 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads currently 10mm remaining (3.5.1i)

suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,971 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads currently 10mm remaining (3.5.1i)

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush sleeve corroded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush sleeve corroded (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc inner face slightly worn and corroded

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside rear fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly worn and corroded

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,667 miles

Centre Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split on ends but still clearing screen

rear silencer exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 50,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deterating

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,565 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,434 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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FE05 VGT is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 89,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE05 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE05 VGT is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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