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RA05 MPX

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,575 mi
Last recorded115,575 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 MPX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,575 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 115,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,605 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 110,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,902 miles

GEARBOX FAULT; jumps out of gear when driven

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

POWER STEERING PIPES; has oil on it's rubber hoses

Fail 15 Oct 2016 103,902 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Obligatory mirror insecure DRIVER'S (8.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

GEARBOX FAULT; jumps out of gear when driven

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

POWER STEERING PIPES; has oil on it's rubber hoses

TYRE CONDITION; both front's worn on their inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,738 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centa rear exhaust hanger broken

oil leaks

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centa rear exhaust hanger broken

oil leaks

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,610 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,647 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,342 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and offside front top suspension arms front and rear bushes perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f indicator lens

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,566 miles

os wiper blade split

Fail 21 Oct 2010 61,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

os wiper blade split

Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N.S.F Indicator Lens Broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,427 miles

N.S.F Indicator Lens Broken

Fail 28 Oct 2008 41,238 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r disc blue

n/s/r pads worn

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,238 miles

n/s/r disc blue

n/s/r pads worn

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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RA05 MPX is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA05 MPX, 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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RA05 MPX is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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