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S13 LMS

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Grey Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,740 mi
Last recorded56,740 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A70,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 LMS
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 56,740 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,540 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2023 55,540 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2022 54,386 miles

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

centre ex clamp corroded

parking brake waring light on

rear tyres getting low

Fail 24 Jun 2022 54,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

centre ex clamp corroded

parking brake waring light on

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,581 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear ( metal section of hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of hose (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake 16%

rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2020 53,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust clamps in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2020 53,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust clamps in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 51,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,020 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 48,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,853 miles

o/s front disc in poor condition

rear pads 2/3 worn

Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,853 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s front disc in poor condition

rear pads 2/3 worn

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,548 miles

Rear exhaust mount rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2016 43,490 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s wiper starting to split

rear exhaust mount very rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,138 miles

both front brake hoses metal pipes corroded

front discs heavily worn advise repalce

front springs corroded

hand brake travel

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,491 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 30,482 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,985 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror deteriorated

oil level low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,095 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 20,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

Based on 2,039 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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S13 LMS is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Grey with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 70,158 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 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S13 LMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S13 LMS is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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