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HF05 SBU

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A

Grey Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,200 mi
Last recorded112,200 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A78,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 SBU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 112,200 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 110,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall splitting and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall splitting and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall splitting and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,881 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,259 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,514 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms lamp is on

Fail 10 Sep 2021 102,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms lamp is on

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,277 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms lamp is on

Fail 11 Sep 2020 95,137 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

tpms lamp is on

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,113 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS warning indicates a fault

Fail 12 Sep 2019 90,109 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS warning indicates a fault

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,053 miles

front discs inner braking surface corroded

inner front brake pads thin

Fail 12 Sep 2018 88,053 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs inner braking surface corroded

inner front brake pads thin

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,489 miles

Central stop light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

TPMS warning light on

Fail 14 Sep 2017 86,489 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Central stop light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

TPMS warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,135 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm 245/65 17

Rear tyres stepped outer edges

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

Fail 1 Sep 2016 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm 245/65 17

Rear tyres stepped outer edges

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres stepped outer edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,966 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,964 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,362 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A?

Based on 4,530 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,257
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
fog lamp not working 43
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HF05 SBU is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A in Grey with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,075 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 Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF05 SBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF05 SBU is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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