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HJ54 UYP

2004 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee79,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UYP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 119,258 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 119,249 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 113,813 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 113,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 95,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both aims too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front prop shaft rear joint boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no travel left (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,182 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak gear box bell housing lower section drips. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front prop shaft, rear joint gaiter has split is open to dirt/water. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section worn off through outer in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (no reserve travel) (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak gear box bell housing lower section drips. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front prop shaft, rear joint gaiter has split is open to dirt/water. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Looks loose ,hanging down. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section worn off through outer in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,815 miles

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

Front bonnet struts weak .

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

spare tyre tread 2mm.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 88,809 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front bonnet struts weak .

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

spare tyre tread 2mm.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,432 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 84,429 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake no reserve travel. (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,428 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,648 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil weep from front differential propeller shaft seal.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Slight oil weep from front differential propeller shaft seal.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,807 miles

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

Tyres poor

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,452 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,933 miles

Front wiper rubbers splitting

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,933 miles

Front wiper rubbers splitting

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,361 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 27,311 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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HJ54 UYP is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 79,615 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ54 UYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HJ54 UYP is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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