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VU05 EFZ

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,053 mi
Last recorded141,053 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A78,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 EFZ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 141,053 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 138,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 129,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 193,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,380 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,162 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 91,897 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,161 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,714 miles

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

engine mil lamp illuminated

leak from pipes from cooler to gearbox

Fail 8 Jul 2016 90,714 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mil lamp illuminated

leak from pipes from cooler to gearbox

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 85,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,549 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,848 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,393 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A?

Based on 4,530 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,257
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
fog lamp not working 43
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A reliability report

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VU05 EFZ is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A in Black with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU05 EFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 EFZ registered?

VU05 EFZ is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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