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KX05 ARZ

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,646 mi
Last recorded147,646 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee81,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ARZ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 147,646 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 134,144 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 134,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 130,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 120,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,551 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 110,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 101,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 91,270 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 91,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 74,407 miles

rear center seat belt missing

some play in both front bottom ball joints

some play in steering rack

Fail 9 May 2011 74,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear center seat belt missing

some play in both front bottom ball joints

some play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2010 58,624 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

centre seat belt damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,798 miles

middle rear belt missing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 40,761 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,146 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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KX05 ARZ is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 81,155 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX05 ARZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KX05 ARZ registered?

KX05 ARZ is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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