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VF05 EKY

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,975 mi
Last recorded103,975 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited67,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 EKY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,975 miles

Nearside Rear support member outwith prescribed area

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,194 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 93,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 85,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,172 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at both saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,289 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,751 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,373 miles

slight oil leak

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

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

o/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

oil level low

Fail 10 Jul 2013 48,373 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

oil level low

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,399 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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VF05 EKY is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 67,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF05 EKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VF05 EKY is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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