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RA55 HVT

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto81,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 HVT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 132,782 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 132,148 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 126,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear coupling (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 121,050 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,692 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 110,311 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 110,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 105,936 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,150 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,459 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,481 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s s/washer jet inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,585 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 78,585 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 116,070 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 116,070 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,353 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,138 miles

N/S/F tyre has 2.5mm tread depth left.

O/S/R fog lamp lens damaged.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,855 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,055 miles

drivers rear tyre has 3mm of tread..

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,827 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,498
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 67
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
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RA55 HVT is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 81,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA55 HVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA55 HVT is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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