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GV55 TSZ

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,515 mi
Last recorded105,515 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 TSZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,515 miles

Offside Rear hand brake and foot brake performance low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,467 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,690 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,671 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,945 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,196 miles

advise exhaust slightly noisy

advise long travel on handbrake

advise rear brake discs poor condition

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

advise rear tyres starting to wear low and are slightly staggered

advise slight distortion on brakes

advise slight play in front top suspension joints

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,196 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust slightly noisy

advise long travel on handbrake

advise rear brake discs poor condition

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

advise rear tyres starting to wear low and are slightly staggered

advise slight distortion on brakes

advise slight play in front top suspension joints

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,987 miles

exhaust shows evidence of internal deterioration

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges and perishing / slight cracking showing

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,003 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,643 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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GV55 TSZ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV55 TSZ, 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 GV55 TSZ registered?

GV55 TSZ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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