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HJ02 VVS

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,131 mi
Last recorded199,131 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited90,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VVS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 199,131 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 199,131 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 198,711 miles

Front prop shaft removed

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 198,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.68 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front prop shaft removed

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake warning illuminated

Pass 3 Jun 2019 193,618 miles

both steering rack gaitors in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2018 187,890 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 178,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 169,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 157,574 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 153,935 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 153,920 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

prop shaft missing

Fail 2 Oct 2013 138,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

prop shaft missing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 125,970 miles

Front prop shaft missing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 125,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Front prop shaft missing

Puncture OSR

Pass 1 Aug 2011 112,898 miles

Advise top missing from Power steering resovior

Advise wiper blade condition

Fail 1 Aug 2011 112,898 miles

Advise top missing from Power steering resovior

Advise wiper blade condition

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,793 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,972 miles

front prop shaft rear joint rubber splitting

o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

steering rack damp and noisy

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,122 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 25,122 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,812 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 21,812 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?

Based on 21,568 MOT tests across 1,357 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,452
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 846
Registration plate lamp not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 311
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HJ02 VVS is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,587 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 2.5 Crd Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ02 VVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ02 VVS is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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