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VN55 HRG

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,136 mi
Last recorded65,136 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 HRG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn have slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower minor surface rust in places underneath vehicle advise to wax oil

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

Pass 26 May 2023 58,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 56,637 miles

engine oil leak

spare tyre in poor and perished condition

Fail 12 May 2022 56,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine oil leak

spare tyre in poor and perished condition

Pass 27 May 2021 53,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 52,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

long travel on handbrake

Pass 30 May 2019 49,877 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 49,861 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 47,350 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 May 2018 47,345 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2017 44,600 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 41,382 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2016 41,377 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

Pass 20 May 2015 37,236 miles

fog light switch stiff to opperate

Pass 12 May 2014 32,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,363 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,855 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,212 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,450 miles

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 HRG is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN55 HRG, 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 HRG registered?

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

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