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GJ05 HNH

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,104 mi
Last recorded133,104 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto65,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HNH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 133,104 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2025 132,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 120,232 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 116,976 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,324 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 111,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,619 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,422 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Rear diff seal weeping

Pass 23 Nov 2018 105,678 miles

near side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,051 miles

Oil leak on rear axle

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,636 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,039 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 93,039 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 89,403 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,307 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil Leak Hydraulic pipes at front cooler

Fail 11 Aug 2012 82,275 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from of engine

Rear brake discs heavily worn

Steering cooler pipe damp at hose join

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,275 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

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

Oil leak from of engine

Rear brake discs heavily worn

Steering cooler pipe damp at hose join

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 72,149 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 72,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads wearing low

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2009 42,651 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,812 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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GJ05 HNH is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ05 HNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ05 HNH is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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