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GJ05 WZX

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,362 mi
Last recorded123,362 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 WZX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 130,909 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are worn/corroded slightly.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn/corroded slightly.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 130,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are worn/corroded slightly.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn/corroded slightly.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 124,105 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 124,049 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 114,815 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 87,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre slightly worn.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,562 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,251 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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GJ05 WZX is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ05 WZX, 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 GJ05 WZX registered?

GJ05 WZX is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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