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MJ52 MLV

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,237 mi
Last recorded112,237 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 MLV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 112,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,004 miles

Offside Front sill to floor corroded, outside of prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 110,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front sill to floor corroded ,just outside of prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,842 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,633 miles

Central Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,360 miles

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

Rear high level stop lamp in/op

Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 93,341 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,341 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,929 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 82,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,306 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 64,306 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,624 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 24,621 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nail in tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,749 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 23,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

All tyres wearing close to the 2mm markers

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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MJ52 MLV is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 MJ52 MLV, 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 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ52 MLV is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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