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FH54 RJY

2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,551 mi
Last recorded130,551 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport75,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 RJY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 130,551 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both front (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield poorly secured

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust poorly secured

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 124,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

offside sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2023 116,694 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper a arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sill drain holes enlarged

Pass 25 May 2022 107,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2022 107,527 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2021 100,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

both rear sills are corroded

Fail 14 May 2021 100,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached a frame (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached a frame (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

both rear sills are corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 94,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated with underseal not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 85,619 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 78,556 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 73,340 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 50,780 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2013 42,763 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2012 34,940 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,840 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 25,357 miles

h/brake travel long could be better.

Fail 11 May 2009 25,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

h/brake travel long could be better.

Pass 20 May 2008 20,922 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

Based on 17,427 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,039
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
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FH54 RJY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 75,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 509 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH54 RJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FH54 RJY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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