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GK05 PLX

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Lpg 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,655 mi
Last recorded88,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 PLX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,655 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,918 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (2.7.4)

service brake : service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,061 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 69,054 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,287 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,287 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)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,626 miles

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

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,061 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,759 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 32,439 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,603 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 25,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,404 miles

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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GK05 PLX is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK05 PLX, 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 GK05 PLX registered?

GK05 PLX is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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