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GF05 WCL

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A

Beige Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,553 mi
Last recorded53,553 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A78,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 WCL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake effort low and only just passed requirements.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 53,513 miles

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping rack (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Off side on 3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake effort low and only just met requirements.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 52,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 52,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,518 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,960 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,767 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 73,716 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2017 41,493 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 40,796 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 39,622 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,901 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,666 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 22,443 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2012 22,443 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,699 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 18,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 16,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 13,722 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 13,567 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 10,333 miles

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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GF05 WCL is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A in Beige with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 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 GF05 WCL, 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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GF05 WCL is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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