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VU55 RCY

2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,098 mi
Last recorded117,098 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport75,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RCY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 117,098 miles

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

rear subframe and axle corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 117,098 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe and axle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2025 115,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 114,731 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 112,965 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Output Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 112,964 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At Brake Caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Output Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,166 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 111,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,685 miles

Rear tyres 2mm in centre of tread

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,267 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,168 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,020 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 80,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 70,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,506 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,615 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 60,614 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,200 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,619 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 29,958 miles

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

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

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,958 miles

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

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

Nail in o/s/f tyre

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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VU55 RCY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 75,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU55 RCY, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU55 RCY registered?

VU55 RCY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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