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GP55 WXE

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Blue Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,427 mi
Last recorded165,427 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto78,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WXE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 165,427 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 165,427 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 156,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 152,439 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 152,439 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 150,477 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 149,170 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 144,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 138,155 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 125,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 116,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,005 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 99,005 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 96,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,910 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 131,111 miles

o/s/f tyre @ 2.5mm / n/s/f tyre @ 1.7mm / o/s/r tyre @ 2.2mm and n/s/f tyre @ 2.6mm

offside mirror cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2012 117,902 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 106,424 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn

nsf + osf lower ball joints have slit lift

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust starting to corrode

rear number plate in poor condishion

slite bind to rear brakes

Pass 22 Nov 2011 106,424 miles

front brake pads worn

nsf + osf lower ball joints have slit lift

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust starting to corrode

rear number plate in poor condishion

slite bind to rear brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,374 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2009 73,496 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,134 miles

all four tyre treads close to limit

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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GP55 WXE is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Blue with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 78,233 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 Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP55 WXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP55 WXE registered?

GP55 WXE is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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