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SG05 VJA

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,570 mi
Last recorded119,570 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,570 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 108,995 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,600 miles

exhaust corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 98,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust corroding

rear eye level brake light in op

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eye level brake light in-operative

plastic body kit fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2013 74,855 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,855 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 63,895 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear cluttered

Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,895 miles

Oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear cluttered

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic outersill covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2011 51,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

plastic outersill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,355 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic outer sill overs fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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 VJA is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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