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KP54 KSY

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Maroon Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,431 mi
Last recorded109,431 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V871,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 KSY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 109,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 105,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 105,001 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both panhard bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 102,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 99,772 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,652 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 88,651 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 85,857 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 85,857 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Wheel speed sensor faulty- Replaced (1.6 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,859 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 81,859 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,031 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 74,017 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play off steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 65,943 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,358 miles

2x exhaust clamps corroded but still secure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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

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

both front and both rear brake pipes coated with grease

both front brake flexy pipes starting to corrode on metal parts

n/s/r tyre at 3mm

rear diff oil leak

sideskirts fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2x exhaust clamps corroded but still secure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front and both rear brake pipes coated with grease

both front brake flexy pipes starting to corrode on metal parts

n/s/r tyre at 3mm

rear diff oil leak

sideskirts fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,168 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,221 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,242 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 54,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,402 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,753 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 46,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,568 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
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KP54 KSY is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Maroon with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 71,700 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 Grand Cherokee Limited V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP54 KSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KP54 KSY is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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