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FP54 VTF

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Grey Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,909 mi
Last recorded135,909 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A69,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VTF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 135,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel brake pipe corroded to excess between the two flexi pipes to the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Top stabilizer arm bonded bush bonding failed (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Top stabilizer arm bonded bush bonding failed (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear High level brake light fails to work

Central Rear Slight oil leak from the rear differential

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded near the rear flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from the gearbox oil cooler pipe at the intercooler

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamps corroded to excess (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear parking brake only just met required effeciency

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 125,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear parking brake only just met required effeciency

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,217 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 114,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,245 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 105,237 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,073 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,996 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,996 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,332 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,323 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,961 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

Based on 2,039 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A reliability report

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FP54 VTF is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Grey with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 69,938 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 Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP54 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP54 VTF is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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