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HJ52 UPY

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,370 mi
Last recorded126,370 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 UPY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 126,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advised cutomer of location (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 120,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,339 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,955 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 108,937 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,470 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,775 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 100,761 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 96,177 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,758 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,641 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,297 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,560 miles

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

both nearside and offside front bonnet strap defective

Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,769 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 71,714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 64,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,164 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 52,164 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from nearside rear drum

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,459 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/r axle

Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,865 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 34,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,729 miles

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,598 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,043 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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HJ52 UPY is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ52 UPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ52 UPY registered?

HJ52 UPY is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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