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MA04 VZJ

2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,217 mi
Last recorded149,217 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A82,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 VZJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,217 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion under car

Fail 21 Mar 2023 149,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion under car

Pass 17 Mar 2022 133,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion under car

o/s sill has filler on

Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,172 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2021 130,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2020 118,451 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 118,423 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 115,014 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 110,759 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,761 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,250 miles

Both rear tyres perishing throughout

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

Nearside rear tyre soft

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 91,250 miles

Both rear tyres perishing throughout

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

Nearside rear tyre soft

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,354 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have very slight perishing to outer walls. tread depth 2mm

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,688 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low on edges

hand brake slight travel

Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,569 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,570 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 43,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

Based on 6,200 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
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MA04 VZJ is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA04 VZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA04 VZJ is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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