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MA04 VZW

2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,082 mi
Last recorded115,082 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport64,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 VZW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 115,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rear axle diff top mounting worn/play

Fail 6 Nov 2024 115,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle diff top mounting worn/play

Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,573 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,588 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 82,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust has big hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 79,437 miles

Front slight play in steering

Front small oil leak under gear box

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc heavily grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 79,437 miles

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

Front slight play in steering

Front small oil leak under gear box

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc heavily grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,007 miles

surface rust all underneath vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,778 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

two rear child seat fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

two rear child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,755 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,755 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,584 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 46,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,938 miles

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

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 16 Aug 2011
Pass 23 Jul 2010
Pass 3 Aug 2009
Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,700 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 20,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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
Full Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport reliability report

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MA04 VZW is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 64,785 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 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 MA04 VZW, 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 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA04 VZW is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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