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WL05 BZS

2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,888 mi
Last recorded96,888 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd73,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 BZS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Renegade Crd
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play u\j slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 93,253 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 93,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 87,182 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 87,182 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 85,870 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 85,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 83,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 82,347 miles

vehicle just passed emmisions

Fail 5 May 2020 82,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle support (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle just passed emmisions

Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,551 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 78,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,959 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 68,959 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 56,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2014 56,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,883 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

bull bar insecure so component removed from vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,883 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

bull bar insecure so component removed from vehicle

Pass 24 May 2012 47,891 miles

o/s front fog lamp missing

Fail 9 May 2012 47,595 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front fog light broken off

Pass 26 May 2011 42,962 miles

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

both front tyres worn low

o/s front spot light missing

play in rear suspension wishbone ball joint

Pass 14 May 2010 35,692 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 35,692 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 28,275 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,053 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd?

Based on 2,287 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,711
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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WL05 BZS is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 73,699 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 Renegade Crd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL05 BZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL05 BZS registered?

WL05 BZS is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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