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VN55 HRF

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,004 mi
Last recorded33,004 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 HRF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,004 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 33,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 32,966 miles

( Front component corroded)

(Rear component corroded)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded)

Fail 6 Jan 2022 32,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front component corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear component

Pass 3 May 2017 32,430 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes at front corroded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

engine mil on, runs badly & cuts out

Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 27,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,963 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all tyres starting to split

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 23,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all tyres starting to split

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly damaged

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2009 17,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly damaged

plastic over sills fitted

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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VN55 HRF is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN55 HRF, 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 VN55 HRF registered?

VN55 HRF is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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