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VU04 GBE

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,511 mi
Last recorded126,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A69,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 GBE
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 126,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 120,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 123,507 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 123,507 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,372 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 120,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,623 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 116,615 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm bush casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm rear bush casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box slight oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,099 miles

DETERIORATION OF POWER STEERING BELT.

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

CORROSION ON BRAKE HOSE METAL SECTIONS,BOTH FRONTS.

UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILL PANELS PLASTIC COVERS FITTED.

WEAR IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Fail 3 Apr 2018 110,099 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded METAL SECTION OF BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.4e)

CORROSION ON BRAKE HOSE METAL SECTIONS,BOTH FRONTS.

DETERIORATION OF POWER STEERING BELT.

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILL PANELS PLASTIC COVERS FITTED.

WEAR IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,742 miles

DETERIORATION OF POWER STEERING BELT.

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED,UNABLE TO INSPECT CONDITION OF OUTER SILL PANELS.

RUST ON ALL BRAKE HOSE METAL SECTIONS.

WEAR IN O/S AND N/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 102,698 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL SECTION (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE TO REAR HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

DETERIORATION OF POWER STEERING BELT.

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED,UNABLE TO INSPECT CONDITION OF OUTER SILL PANELS.

RUST ON ALL BRAKE HOSE METAL SECTIONS.

WEAR IN O/S AND N/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,973 miles

front brake pipes on hoses corroded both sides

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear brake hose metal pipes corroded

rear high level brake lamp not operating

wear in rear antiroll bar link bushes

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,781 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported CLAMP BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO REAR HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT BRAKE PIPES ON HOSES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

REAR BRAKE HOSE METAL PIPES CORRODED

REAR HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

WEAR IN O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

WEAR IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES

Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,065 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust heat shield loose and box clamp broken

Fail 2 Oct 2014 91,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust heat shield loose and box clamp broken

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,455 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,327 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 60,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,602 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,082 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

Based on 2,039 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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VU04 GBE is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 69,938 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 Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU04 GBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU04 GBE is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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