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SK05 VWA

2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,148 mi
Last recorded85,148 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport75,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 VWA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 85,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 85,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 57,773 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 37,307 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake slightly high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 36,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,243 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 35,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,571 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,936 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,142 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,592 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,571 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,939 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

Based on 17,427 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,039
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
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SK05 VWA is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 75,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 509 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK05 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK05 VWA is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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