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KU05 EKL

2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,679 mi
Last recorded188,679 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto73,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EKL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 188,679 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 183,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 176,882 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 170,576 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 166,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 162,690 miles

EML light on but doesn't come under mot requirements due to the year of manufacture.

Offside Rear Tyre tread approx 2.5mm at lowest point

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 155,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 147,432 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 136,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

EML light on

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 136,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

EML light on

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 112,956 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

frar discs corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2015 112,956 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

frar discs corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,123 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 105,113 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,873 miles

Both wing mirrors loose

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated inbetween tred 235/70/16

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,687 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KU05 EKL is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU05 EKL, 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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KU05 EKL is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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