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OU51 SBO

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,455 mi
Last recorded155,455 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Cherokee88,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 SBO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 155,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 143,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 136,554 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 129,959 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED UNABLE TO CHECK.

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION.

FRONT TOP AND BOTTOM BALL JOINTS WORN.

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE GRABBING.

REAR NEARSIDE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

WEAR IN STEERING BOX DROP LINK BALL JOINT.

WEAR TO SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BUSHES AND GAITERS,

Fail 1 Sep 2014 129,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

BRAKE PIPES COVERED UNABLE TO CHECK.

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION.

FRONT TOP AND BOTTOM BALL JOINTS WORN.

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE GRABBING.

REAR NEARSIDE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

WEAR IN STEERING BOX DROP LINK BALL JOINT.

WEAR TO SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BUSHES AND GAITERS,

Pass 23 Aug 2013 125,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light lense damaged

rear floor and chassis rails corrosion forming

rear suspension leaf springs corroding

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 21 Aug 2012 117,218 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 106,368 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 106,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,582 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP BALL JOINTS

Fail 4 Jun 2008 79,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP BALL JOINTS

Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,494 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 59,367 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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OU51 SBO is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 88,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU51 SBO, 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 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU51 SBO registered?

OU51 SBO is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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