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VU06 FOM

2006 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,582 mi
Last recorded147,582 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Jeep Cherokee74,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 FOM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 147,582 miles

General age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 138,860 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,665 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Mar 2023 121,659 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle brace bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 110,745 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 107,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 106,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,056 miles

chip in windscreen

rear number plate seperating

Fail 22 Feb 2018 100,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,117 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,357 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,307 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 88,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 84,253 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,692 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 70,473 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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VU06 FOM is a 2006 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 74,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 FOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 FOM registered?

VU06 FOM is a 2006 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is VU06 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 FOM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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