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HV05 EFE

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

133,402 mi
Last recorded133,402 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A89,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 EFE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Sprt A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 133,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear diff leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2024 133,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear diff leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2023 133,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded at bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded at bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,307 miles

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

Steering box has a slight leak

Fail 25 Nov 2022 130,307 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has a slight leak

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,138 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,264 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 114,264 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,499 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 108,499 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spaceing (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,655 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 106,655 miles

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,483 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 105,483 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,148 miles

Hand brake has a low reading

off side rear tyre has low tread

Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,284 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 95,284 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 89,253 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,253 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 89,228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,988 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 80,881 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 64,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 64,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 53,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,780 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A?

Based on 5,467 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,920
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173
position lamp(s) not working 162
Registration plate lamp not working 126
Brake pipe excessively corroded 114
Stop lamp not working 106
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HV05 EFE is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,224 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 Crd Sprt A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV05 EFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV05 EFE is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Sprt A, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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