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KO04 EKJ

2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,644 mi
Last recorded168,644 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A84,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 EKJ
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 168,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 168,584 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR AT REAR TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached INSECURE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play HAS SLIGHT LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR OF ENGINE ONTO CATS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 159,968 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside sil under panel starting to corroed

Pass 18 Feb 2017 147,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play top (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 134,371 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play off of drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

slight play off side pan arm bush

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,882 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear bushes on the cross beam deteriorated, but meet test criteria

engine management light displayed constantly

Fail 23 Jan 2014 115,882 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear bushes on the cross beam deteriorated, but meet test criteria

engine management light displayed constantly

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,079 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,627 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,355 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 55,345 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 48,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2009 41,849 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,430 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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KO04 EKJ is a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 84,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO04 EKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KO04 EKJ is a 2004 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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