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RY55 HYW

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,483 mi
Last recorded131,483 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee81,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 HYW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 119,839 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,758 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 101,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,137 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 91,196 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,674 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 82,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 82,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,333 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,553 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 56,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,446 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 48,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 37,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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RY55 HYW is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Blue with a 2,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 81,155 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 Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY55 HYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY55 HYW registered?

RY55 HYW is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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