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JP05 MCY

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,289 mi
Last recorded71,289 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP05 MCY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,289 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,318 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Badly perished 235/70-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 64,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged Hose Furling Banjo and retaining clip (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Hose Furling Banjo and retaining clip (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Badly perished 235/70-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,877 miles

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

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 54,870 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,317 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 50,774 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,485 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mount corroded above rear axle

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,182 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,180 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

bopth rear discs badly pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion and wear starting on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,833 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,521 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2008 19,300 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

wear in nearside lower balljoint

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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JP05 MCY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JP05 MCY, 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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JP05 MCY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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