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MJ55 GXW

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,070 mi
Last recorded84,070 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,070 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 84,070 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Central Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,236 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 64,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,876 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 56,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,750 miles

handbrake travel

clutch slipping

Fail 11 Sep 2012 49,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake travel

clutch slipping

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,147 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm of tread

rear brake pads 70%worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,985 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs lipped

Fail 10 Sep 2010 34,985 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs lipped

Fail 5 Sep 2009 27,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,644 miles

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 GXW is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

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

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