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PK52 VBY

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,282 mi
Last recorded101,282 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport89,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 VBY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 101,282 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber lower mount bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brakes binding slightly when vehicle is jacked up

engine oily

slight smoke emission when engine is revved

Pass 2 Dec 2024 99,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 99,176 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,575 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

power steering leak around rack and pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack / pipes area (2.1.5 (a))

both front tyres are 9 years old

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 11 years old

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 11 years old

underside of engine oily

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oily - underside

Pass 12 Dec 2019 89,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 89,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,012 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,945 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,673 miles

nearside front brake hose/pipe corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 82,673 miles

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

nearside front brake hose/pipe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,574 miles

bonnet struts weak

both rear shock absorbers casings corroding

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Dec 2012 75,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,013 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,027 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,972 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,397 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,510 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 37,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,251 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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PK52 VBY is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 89,594 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK52 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK52 VBY is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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