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KY55 XGZ

2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd

Green Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,438 mi
Last recorded127,438 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd73,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 XGZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Renegade Crd
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 127,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Oil leaking on to disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff mounts

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Fail 21 Jul 2026 127,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats

eml on

Nearside Rear oil leak on to brake disc

Fail 17 Jul 2026 127,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excess travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside nearside rear parking brake has no effort (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/75/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

eml on

Fail 14 Apr 2026 126,864 miles

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

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop...front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

eml warning light on

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,437 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 126,437 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 123,444 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 123,439 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,604 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,283 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 112,274 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 109,643 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 109,641 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,042 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,419 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,129 miles

Exhaust system and brackets corroded

Front suspension and components corroded

Handbreak travel

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,191 miles

Exhuaust system and brackets corroded

Front suspension and components corroded

Handbreak travel

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,249 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 91,247 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,099 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 76,811 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,552 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,764 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,948 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd?

Based on 2,287 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,711
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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KY55 XGZ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd in Green with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 73,699 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 Cherokee Renegade Crd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY55 XGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY55 XGZ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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