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HD53 VYJ

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,834 mi
Last recorded162,834 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 VYJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 162,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear bush casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear bush casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine on to exhaust risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 155,857 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 155,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 155,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 151,252 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 139,467 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 117,366 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,251 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 105,251 miles

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)

Nail in N/S/Rear Tyre on Vehicle.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,166 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,211 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,327 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,612 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,948 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 43,948 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,276 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,868 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
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HD53 VYJ is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 74,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD53 VYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HD53 VYJ is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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