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NJ04 HYY

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,214 mi
Last recorded158,214 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A69,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 HYY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 158,214 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 154,360 miles

Rear metal fuel tank cover corroded

inner sills corroded front to rear

Pass 10 Oct 2023 147,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 139,889 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 135,226 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 132,545 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak

Pass 20 Oct 2017 130,454 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 127,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,095 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,660 miles

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

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)

blow from corroded exhaust system.

deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,076 miles

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

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

exhaust rear sielenser corroded

parking brake only just met reqirements

Fail 11 Nov 2013 96,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rear sielenser corroded

parking brake only just met reqirements

Pass 7 Nov 2012 84,386 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 59,489 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,489 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,985 miles

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2007 35,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

Based on 2,039 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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NJ04 HYY is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 69,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ04 HYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ04 HYY is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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