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KJ55 ETL

2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,015 mi
Last recorded158,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto73,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 ETL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 153,500 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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 25 Aug 2020 149,700 miles

Bonnet supporters u/s

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 149,694 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet supporters u/s

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,470 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 139,444 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 136,437 miles

Horn switch been moved

Pass 5 Aug 2016

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 120,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,256 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 122,245 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Low effort on o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 111,946 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 111,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,362 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper torn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 94,582 miles

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

lot of handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,243 miles

FRONT NO PLATE POOR

NS NO PLATE LIGHT OUT

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,726 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 23,724 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,164 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 23,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,787 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?

Based on 16,343 MOT tests across 981 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,841
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 461
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 439
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 317
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 315
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KJ55 ETL is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 73,756 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 Crd Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ55 ETL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KJ55 ETL is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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