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GY05 FWS

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,672 mi
Last recorded116,672 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto65,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 116,672 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 113,919 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 113,917 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking brake calliper. (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,222 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 102,070 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A FRAME (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,273 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 83,827 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 72,761 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,669 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,804 miles

Centre propshaft joint gaiter split but still prevents ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 54,804 miles

Centre propshaft joint gaiter split but still prevents ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,454 miles

excess tavel on hand brake

hand brake just meet limits 17%

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,677 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,186 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,186 miles

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

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

brake discs in poor condition front

Pass 14 Apr 2012 38,788 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 32,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 27,149 miles

front pads low

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,707 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,380 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 FWS is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWS, 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 FWS is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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