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WG04 GYR

2004 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,330 mi
Last recorded142,330 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee79,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 GYR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 142,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,068 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,858 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 125,855 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to both outer sill of body but not excessive

Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,236 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 122,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 116,110 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

handbrake effort just met

Fail 24 Aug 2020 116,110 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

handbrake effort just met

Pass 7 Aug 2019 110,156 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside handbrake effort only just meets requirements

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,493 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limits

nearside front tyre close to legal limits

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 85,593 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,249 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edge

front windscreen has stone chip but not in drivers vision and not greater in size than 10 mm

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,974 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,915 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 26,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,401 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,839 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 23,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,964 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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WG04 GYR is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 79,615 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 WG04 GYR, 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 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG04 GYR registered?

WG04 GYR is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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