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HG04 ALU

2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Green Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,933 mi
Last recorded129,933 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A82,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 ALU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 129,933 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 129,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle flexy (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 128,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 125,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 125,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 121,140 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 116,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,216 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 115,216 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,868 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 110,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,709 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,838 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 89,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,280 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,247 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner face.

long travel to parking brake lever.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,478 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,638 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

Based on 6,200 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
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HG04 ALU is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Green with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG04 ALU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG04 ALU is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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