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KJ55 ETF

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,234 mi
Last recorded93,234 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto65,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 ETF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,234 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,060 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

n/s washer jet inop

rear axle top support bracket bushes worn

Fail 20 Jan 2023 90,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,667 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 88,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

h/b/t near limits

hi level brake light inop

Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,417 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

hi level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 3 Sep 2019 82,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

hi level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,606 miles

bonnet struts inop

centre stop light inop

long travel handbrake

Fail 3 Sep 2018 77,606 miles

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

bonnet struts inop

centre stop light inop

long travel handbrake

Pass 28 Aug 2017 72,466 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet struts VERY weak

centre stop light inop

Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,438 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of pads/discs (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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 /bad cuts intread (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet struts VERY weak

centre stop light inop

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,747 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

side skirts fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 66,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

side skirts fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 57,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,088 miles

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

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

Offside 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 27 Feb 2013 35,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,274 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 27,836 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,836 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 26,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,987 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,192 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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KJ55 ETF is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,652 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 Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ55 ETF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJ55 ETF is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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