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LY05 SFZ

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Lpg 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,058 mi
Last recorded140,058 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 SFZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 140,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 140,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 121,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 119,956 miles

hand brake efficiency only just past

Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,352 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 116,164 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,334 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 93,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,918 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 82,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 51,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 41,312 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 41,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,966 miles

front prop boot split

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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LY05 SFZ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY05 SFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY05 SFZ registered?

LY05 SFZ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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