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SG05 HLC

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,075 mi
Last recorded94,075 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 HLC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 92,877 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R, A-Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 92,877 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F & O/S/F, to Calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R, A-Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 92,722 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 92,722 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 87,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 87,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 86,287 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips, N/S/F & Middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 86,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips, N/S/F & Middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear pads getting close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,735 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer coroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,687 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear upper A arm bushes warn

Fail 3 Mar 2017 78,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear upper A arm bushes warn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,619 miles

front propshaft has slight play

n/s/r tyre outside edge low of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,882 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,997 miles

centre rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2012 48,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,762 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 3 Jul 2010 34,762 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2009 28,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Apr 2009 28,522 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,563 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SG05 HLC is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SG05 HLC, 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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SG05 HLC is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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