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SJ05 FGU

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,660 mi
Last recorded152,660 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee81,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 FGU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 152,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 152,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 139,359 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 139,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,735 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST TAILEND MISSING

Fail 23 Mar 2017 127,735 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST TAILEND MISSING

Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness on steering rack

exhaust tip missing

items removed from drivers view prior to test

knock through steering

power steering pipes damp

secondary bonnet catch tight

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

towbar wiring corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 114,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness on steering rack

exhaust tip missing

items removed from drivers view prior to test

knock through steering

power steering pipes damp

secondary bonnet catch tight

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

towbar wiring corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,811 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)

dampness on high pressure power steering pipes

slight damage to nearside rear sill

slight play in steering arms

Fail 10 Mar 2015 105,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness on high pressure power steering pipes

slight damage to nearside rear sill

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,737 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 96,736 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,358 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 89,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,158 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 74,158 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,371 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slit coroson/pitted

both sills coverd

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,534 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 44,534 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,986 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,801 miles

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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SJ05 FGU is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ05 FGU, 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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SJ05 FGU is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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