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VU55 RFK

2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,013 mi
Last recorded115,013 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport75,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RFK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 115,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery loose but in bracket

both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

corrosion to rear shock casings upper mountings

corrosion to suspension and inner sills

damage to upper section of screen on limit

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to check corrosion fully

rear back plates corroded by handbrake pins heavy

rear upper axle arm bushes worn and corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Feb 2021 115,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill more then one place (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery loose but in bracket

both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

corrosion to rear shock casings upper mountings

corrosion to suspension and inner sills

damage to upper section of screen on limit

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to check corrosion fully

rear upper axle arm bushes worn and corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,575 miles

crack to screen upper corner

play in front ball joints

Fail 9 Mar 2020 108,575 miles

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

crack to screen upper corner

play in front ball joints

Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,459 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,476 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,476 miles

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,095 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,095 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,361 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,361 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 17 Mar 2015 70,815 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 70,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,652 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 51,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs pitted

oil leak front diff

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,528 miles

oil leak front diff

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2009 41,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,856 miles

engine light on

Fail 13 Dec 2008 29,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

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 RFK is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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 RFK, 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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VU55 RFK is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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