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MC05 ZYW

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Silver Diesel 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,245 mi
Last recorded122,245 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited67,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZYW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 122,245 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 118,544 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,589 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,161 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 97,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 97,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,733 miles

EML on

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 92,733 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,960 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault in the system

Fail 1 Aug 2016 83,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault in the system

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 68,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,948 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level getting low

engine management light stays on dash

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,907 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight sharp edge nearside front bumper

Fail 23 Jul 2013 58,765 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light stays on dash

slight sharp edge nearside front bumper

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front inner brake pads seem quite low

engine management light stays on dash

offside rear brake pads very low

track control light stays on dash

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,889 miles

coolant wetting on n/s coolant pipe,same pipe dangerously close to exhaust down pipe

engine light on

front inner pads approx 2-3mm left

steering wheel spirral cable noisey

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,387 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,241 miles

advise engine managment light on

Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,685 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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MC05 ZYW is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Silver with a 5,654cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 67,948 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 Grand Cherokee Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC05 ZYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MC05 ZYW is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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