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MJ55 GXR

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,084 mi
Last recorded94,084 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GXR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 94,084 miles

Emissions not tested oil below minimum (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.37mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror loose

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,158 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 89,157 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (7.3.A.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,690 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,013 miles

Damage to nsr bumper

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,013 miles

Damage to nsr bumper

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 77,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear hub slight leaking

two front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 77,642 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear hub slight leaking

two front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,317 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,427 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,662 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,838 miles

advise handbrake feels rough when applyed as if starting to seize

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,888 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 28,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MJ55 GXR is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 MJ55 GXR, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ55 GXR registered?

MJ55 GXR is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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