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SJ53 DAD

2006 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd A

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,770 mi
Last recorded142,770 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd A82,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 DAD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Renegade Crd A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 142,770 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Undertrays attached

Pass 11 Nov 2024 137,569 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 137,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low 4%+ (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low 4%+ (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 133,100 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 129,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,904 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 124,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 124,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,547 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 120,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet struts weak

registration light dull

Fail 29 Aug 2017 120,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

bonnet struts weak

registration light dull

Pass 22 Aug 2016 112,040 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 111,874 miles

Offside rear brake binding after hand brake applied (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,681 miles

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,741 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,664 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2013 81,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 81,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 66,802 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 66,802 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 55,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 44,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,011 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd A?

Based on 1,850 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
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SJ53 DAD is a 2006 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd A in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 82,731 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 Renegade Crd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ53 DAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ53 DAD is a 2006 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd A, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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