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MJ04 BZR

2004 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,234 mi
Last recorded139,234 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee79,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 BZR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2020 139,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,837 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 132,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,773 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,112 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 115,112 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,010 miles

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

centre exhaust has slight blow

rear exhaust hanger broke

Fail 16 Sep 2015 111,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust has slight blow

rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 13 May 2014 101,662 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bracket snapped off rear exhaust

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diesel injector leak off pipes damp at rear of engine (no visible leak at time of test)

exhaust centre mounting bracket rusted and broken away

nearside and offside front shockabsorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber tops corroded

no towbar tow hitch fitted at time of test

offside front inner brakepad appears low

offside rear outer sill showing advanced signs of rust(not through at time of test with corrosion assessmemt tool or finger pressure)

rear axle corroded

rear brakepads low

some scoring and pitting to front discs

Fail 21 May 2013 92,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre silencer rusted and blowing slightly and mounting bracket rusted away

front disc brakes slightly pitted and scored and pads slightly low

nearside and offside front shockabsorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber tops rusty

no tow hitch fitted at time of test

oil leak(or appears to be oil)from top nearside rear of engine unable to tell exactly where from

rear axle slightly corroded

rear brakepads low

several suspension components at front and rear corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 81,225 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting bracket at rear rusted and snapped off

nearside and offside rear brake flexi ferrules rusty

rear axle top frame centre and outside bushes perished and splitting

some rusting and pitting to front discs

some scoring to rear discs

vacuum pipe to heater leaking

Fail 21 May 2012 80,793 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer hanger badly corroded

rear pinion seal leaking

vacuume pipe leaking for heater control operation

Pass 26 May 2011 69,782 miles

metal sections on nearside and offside front brake hoses corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

rear diff top upper support bar nearside bush deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2011 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

metal sections on nearside and offside front brake hoses corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

rear diff top upper support bar nearside bush deteriorated

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 7 May 2010 57,543 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 18 May 2009 52,107 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,774 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,393 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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MJ04 BZR is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 79,615 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ04 BZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ04 BZR is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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