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VU05 OXV

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,304 mi
Last recorded107,304 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OXV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,304 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 107,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 102,017 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 101,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short ABS sensor wire (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wire fouling wheel and brake disk. (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,957 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 4 Dec 2015 91,319 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 91,318 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 91,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 90,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 87,593 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 87,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 83,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,320 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 69,209 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,893 miles

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

rear back door damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 53,891 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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VU05 OXV is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU05 OXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 OXV registered?

VU05 OXV is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is VU05 OXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 OXV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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