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KS05 CJF

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Green Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,083 mi
Last recorded52,083 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto78,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 CJF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 52,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 52,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,107 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near side manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 49,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near side manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,800 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,209 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 45,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,482 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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 29 Aug 2018 41,602 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,503 miles

Central Front Inner eml light on dash does not come in to test

Central Rear Upper high level brake light not working

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,850 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,061 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,392 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 33,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2013 30,023 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 30,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,094 miles

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

rear differential seal leaking heavily

Fail 25 Jul 2012 27,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear differential seal leaking heavily

Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,719 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 20,719 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,343 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 17,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,405 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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KS05 CJF is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Green with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 78,233 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 Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS05 CJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS05 CJF registered?

KS05 CJF is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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