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SJ55 ZRG

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,995 mi
Last recorded46,995 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 ZRG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 46,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,722 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle/suspension 'A' frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 41,696 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face - rusting/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 37,656 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,621 miles

offside front track rod end boot deteriorated still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,781 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,918 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 32,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,605 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,512 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,909 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,778 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ55 ZRG is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ55 ZRG, 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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What year was SJ55 ZRG registered?

SJ55 ZRG is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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