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HV55 EXJ

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,207 mi
Last recorded135,207 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 EXJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,207 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe part of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe part of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 133,284 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has long travel

parking brake has low reading

Pass 12 Aug 2023 131,789 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight travel.

under body covered in undersealer.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 130,827 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 130,819 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,971 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,991 miles

Bonnet struts not working

Handbrake has a lot of tevel

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 114,272 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 101,437 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 87,097 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,523 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 58,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,733 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,051 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,612 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,776 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 21,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 176,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HV55 EXJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 HV55 EXJ, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV55 EXJ registered?

HV55 EXJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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