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GU04 VLE

2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,966 mi
Last recorded97,966 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A82,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 VLE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 97,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 97,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,631 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 92,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front suspension corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 92,368 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front All suspension/steering components corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower part of front flexi hose from inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower part of front flexi hose from inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,967 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 89,928 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF inner wheel arch area. pre flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF lower and upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements requires adjustment/repair

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 86,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Jun 2019 81,262 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,913 miles

Park brake efficiency achieved but park brake is imbalanced suggesting service/repair to park brake( Imbalance not considered on dual circuit brakes)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,063 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,847 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 69,847 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,174 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

power steering pipes damp

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,731 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,968 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front suspension arm bushes starting to wear

Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,291 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 48,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,214 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,555 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,067 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 30,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

Based on 6,200 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
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GU04 VLE is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,968 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 Cherokee Extreme Sport A fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU04 VLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU04 VLE is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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