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VK55 FCU

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Green Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,553 mi
Last recorded141,553 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd75,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 FCU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 141,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

heavily undersealed in places

Fail 13 Feb 2023 141,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

heavily undersealed in places

Pass 16 Feb 2022 139,450 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Dec 2020 134,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,757 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 130,077 miles

Offside Rear hub seal damp

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade showing wear

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake hose ferrules rusting

coil springs rusting

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 130,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hub seal damp

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade showing wear

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake hose ferrules rusting

coil springs rusting

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 123,898 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 123,888 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 116,746 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,694 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 103,179 miles

engine management fault light on

oil leak on rear differential

Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,164 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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)

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

engine management fault light on

oil leak

oil leak on rear differential

Fail 21 Oct 2011 99,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 light on

nearside front track rod end boot split

oil filter leaking

rear dif ball joint mountain worn

rear dif front seal leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2011 99,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 light on

nearside front track rod end boot split

oil filter leaking

rear dif ball joint mountain worn

rear dif front seal leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,416 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 85,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON!

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,482 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 74,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,302 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 60,302 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd?

Based on 23,493 MOT tests across 1,411 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,253
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 600
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 433
Registration plate lamp not working 432
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VK55 FCU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd in Green with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 75,709 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 Limited Crd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK55 FCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VK55 FCU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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