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LS52 YZF

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,654 mi
Last recorded97,654 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 YZF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 97,654 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill has a hole caused by corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,281 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Differential is leaking.

General corrosion

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

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

Transfer box is leaking.

Fail 5 Nov 2024 94,281 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Differential is leaking.

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

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

Transfer box is leaking.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,211 miles

Coolant Low

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 91,201 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant Low

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 88,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner reflector missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,897 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear reflector missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 84,897 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear reflector missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,943 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Reflector missing in bumper.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside number plate light intermittantly inop

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s door mirror not completely secure but still operational

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,004 miles

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

offside parking brake has reduced effort

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,300 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,679 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,858 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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LS52 YZF is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 68,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS52 YZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS52 YZF is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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