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LC05 MWY

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Blue Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,387 mi
Last recorded118,387 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto65,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 MWY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,195 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 114,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 104,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 104,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,637 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 96,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,305 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 87,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 76,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,457 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 64,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,744 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 53,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,285 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 37,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 35,834 miles

hand brake high

Pass 7 May 2013 33,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 31,335 miles

Offside front tyre is cracked around its inner sidewall, Tyre is fitted with white sidewall marking to inside.

When fully jacked up the rear springs are loose in their mountings. Unlikely to fall out in normal use but considered unusual

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

Fail 14 May 2012 31,205 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre is cracked around its inner sidewall, Tyre is fitted with white sidewall marking to inside.

When fully jacked up the rear springs are loose in their mountings. Unlikely to fall out in normal use but considered unusual

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

Pass 14 May 2011 28,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2009 22,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,093 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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LC05 MWY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Blue with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,652 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 Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC05 MWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC05 MWY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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