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FM04 ZBN

2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A78,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 ZBN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 125,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 125,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 119,554 miles

Coil spring corroded Front + Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 119,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit damaged /sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Fuel tank insecure One of two Straps corroded /damaged (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front + Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 111,790 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,862 miles

Coil spring corroded Front + Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,061 miles

Front + Rear Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + long parking lever travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,954 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside/ Recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 90,918 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/scuffed (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake very low effort and lagging in operation

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror not locking in position (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin **strong advise** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,768 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake has only just met requirements

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 83,458 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,183 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,879 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,426 miles

exhaust system poor condition .

Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,426 miles

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

exhaust system poor condition .

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,330 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,078 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 40,407 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,324 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 19,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,660 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,320 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 14,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A?

Based on 50,129 MOT tests across 2,940 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,858
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,379
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,090
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 980
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
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FM04 ZBN is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 78,614 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 Crd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,379 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM04 ZBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM04 ZBN is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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