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PJ05 SOA

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,888 mi
Last recorded96,888 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 SOA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 96,888 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,618 miles

handbrake very long travel

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,256 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 67,256 miles

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 67,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 61,520 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,693 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,279 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,399 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,296 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,456 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 43,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,461 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,771 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,041 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,114 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,281 miles

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

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,281 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,323 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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PJ05 SOA is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ05 SOA, 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 PJ05 SOA registered?

PJ05 SOA is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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