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FY55 UKB

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,844 mi
Last recorded66,844 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UKB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top wishbone bushes perished & starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top wishbone bushes perished & starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,072 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 64,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb replaced (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both bulbs replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,559 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,186 miles

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,304 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 29,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,676 miles

o/s/f bottom balljoint play

rear discs corroded/poor

refer also prior fail/advise

unable to assess rear hubs due to transmission drag

Fail 11 Sep 2013 26,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f bottom balljoint play

rear discs corroded/poor

unable to assess rear hubs due to transmission drag

Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,625 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,886 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitting/corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,288 miles

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

rear discs corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,977 miles

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

front pads appear low

rear discs corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2008 14,977 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads appear low

rear discs corroding

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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FY55 UKB is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 UKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY55 UKB registered?

FY55 UKB is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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