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SJ55 XFP

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,717 mi
Last recorded85,717 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto81,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 XFP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 85,717 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification holes along inner and outer sills (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification holes along inner and outer sills (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 12 Nov 2024 84,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 5 Nov 2024 84,312 miles

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,518 miles

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,396 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,390 miles

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 26 Oct 2021 75,386 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification holes along sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification holes along sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 24 Oct 2020 71,651 miles

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

some components are corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,814 miles

Offside Front headlight bulb slightly discoloured

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,478 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,219 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

engine management light is on

oil leak

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,751 miles

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

engine managemen light is on

oil leak

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not weakend

Pass 17 Oct 2015 53,043 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 48,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,218 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 43,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,740 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,609 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,086 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,423 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,498
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 67
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
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SJ55 XFP is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 81,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ55 XFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SJ55 XFP is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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