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J20 MKJ

2016 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

99,993 mi
Last recorded99,993 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Jeep Cherokee50,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 MKJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 99,993 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 97,717 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 126,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 126,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 110,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 71,119 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,907 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,774 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 83,091 miles

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,542 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 50,070 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 50,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in structure

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 32,212 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,188 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 12,729 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2019 12,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 63,809 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,641 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,795 miles

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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J20 MKJ is a 2016 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2016 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 50,558 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 J20 MKJ, 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 10 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J20 MKJ registered?

J20 MKJ is a 2016 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is J20 MKJ safe to buy?

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