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GY05 BUP

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

173,439 mi
Last recorded173,439 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto65,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 BUP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 173,439 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop shaft rear u/j bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 169,401 miles

Hand brake only just met legal requirements

Fail 22 Feb 2021 169,399 miles

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

Emissions not tested Alternator belt missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb dim (4.1.4 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative Alternator belt missing (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Alternator adjust pulley missing

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle a frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 165,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle a frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 158,992 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 22 Feb 2018 153,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 153,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 145,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 145,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

water pump leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 138,559 miles

**** oil level low add 2 lts 5w30 semi *****

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front bonnet struts worn

high level stop light not working

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear number plate insecure

steering rack leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2015 138,559 miles

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

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

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

**** oil level low add 2 lts 5w30 semi *****

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front bonnet struts worn

high level stop light not working

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear number plate insecure

steering rack leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2013 115,037 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet struts dont hold bonnet

coolant low

front brake discs worn

high level stop light out

Fail 20 Nov 2013 115,037 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet struts dont hold bonnet

coolant low

front brake discs worn

high level stop light out

Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,607 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 98,607 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake fluid low

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,892 miles

handbrake shoes noisey

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 77,892 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake shoes noisey

Fail 12 May 2010 58,289 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 58,289 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,029 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 47,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 34,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,870 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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GY05 BUP is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,652 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 Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY05 BUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY05 BUP is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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