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FV05 FAK

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,312 mi
Last recorded114,312 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A78,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FAK
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,312 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded including suspension components.

Pass 5 Jun 2025 113,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 109,683 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 107,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All nearside and offside front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,254 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 104,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,268 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,375 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 94,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,022 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 74,688 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 67,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,945 miles

large atf leak from front hose

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2010 54,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large atf leak from front hose

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2009 49,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 39,801 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 39,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A?

Based on 4,530 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,257
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
fog lamp not working 43
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FV05 FAK is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A in Black with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 FAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FV05 FAK registered?

FV05 FAK is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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