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W266 GFC

2000 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,654 mi
Last recorded144,654 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Jeep Cherokee89,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 GFC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 144,654 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 144,089 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

back seats folded down rear seat belts not checked

Pass 15 Apr 2023 140,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 138,445 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 138,427 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,263 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 138,263 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,996 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 132,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 130,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 121,732 miles

Exhaust mount broken.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,037 miles

Centre exhaust flange corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 103,021 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front axle pinion seal leaking.

rear axle pinion seal leaking.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 103,021 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front axle pinion seal leaking.

rear axle pinion seal leaking.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,931 miles

fuel breather pipe corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 84,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel breather pipe corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,273 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 75,273 miles

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

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,196 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,407 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,677 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 54,674 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,782 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 47,768 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2005 40,439 miles

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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W266 GFC is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 89,520 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W266 GFC, 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 26 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W266 GFC is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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