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VU04 ELV

2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,971 mi
Last recorded151,971 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport79,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ELV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 151,971 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced X 3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 147,584 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 144,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 137,489 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 137,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,341 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,018 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,973 miles

Oil leak

fog light switch getting weak

hand brake efficiancy getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,804 miles

Handbrake lever travel near to limits

Fail 21 Mar 2013 83,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 79,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pipes grease covered preventing full inspection

front and rear suspension arm mountings deteriorated(rubber mountings)

tyre size 235 70 r16

Fail 14 May 2012 79,017 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes grease covered preventing full inspection

front and rear suspension arm mountings deteriorated(rubber mountings)

tyre size 235 70 r16

Pass 13 May 2011 70,161 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 70,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 61,429 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 61,429 miles

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

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

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

n/s front and o/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2009 53,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 39,469 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

Based on 17,427 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,039
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
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VU04 ELV is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 79,377 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 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 509 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU04 ELV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VU04 ELV is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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