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FT04 VYV

2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,984 mi
Last recorded115,984 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport64,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 VYV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 115,984 miles

BOTH SIDE STEPS HAVE CORROSION.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 115,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

BOTH SIDE STEPS HAVE CORROSION.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 99,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 97,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Centre, rear exhaust hanger is corroded off. System is still secure.

Engine management light is on all the time.

Inner body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Nearside rear plastic wheel arch cover is missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,083 miles

Centre, rear exhaust hanger is corroded off. System is still secure.

Engine management light is on all the time.

Inner body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Nearside rear plastic wheel arch cover is missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,425 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 94,420 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,925 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,925 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,004 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 26 May 2011 71,976 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 71,976 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,708 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,214 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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FT04 VYV is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 64,785 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 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT04 VYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FT04 VYV is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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