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VO04 JCU

2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,155 mi
Last recorded132,155 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A82,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 JCU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 132,155 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 132,155 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,704 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 129,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 127,173 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 125,463 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,472 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 122,467 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,934 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 107,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,541 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,061 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 77,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 18 Jan 2014 71,267 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,077 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 64,077 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,534 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,761 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 49,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,900 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,659 miles

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 29 Oct 2008 36,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,063 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

Based on 6,200 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
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VO04 JCU is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,968 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 Extreme Sport A fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO04 JCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO04 JCU is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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