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WX55 YKV

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,847 mi
Last recorded65,847 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto78,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 YKV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 65,847 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,625 miles

suspension components in various stage of corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2025 62,625 miles

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

suspension components in various stage of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,366 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 57,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside wiper arm damaged

vehicle under body / suspension component in various stage of corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2023 57,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside wiper arm damaged

vehicle under body / suspension component in various stage of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 52,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 50,032 miles

Front both tyres in poor condition perished to inner side walls no cords shown

Rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2016 50,032 miles

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

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

Front both tyres in poor condition perished to inner side walls no cords shown

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

Rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,864 miles

Oil/fluid leaks

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 40,864 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil/fluid leaks

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 40,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 36,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Fail 30 Apr 2014 36,007 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 22 May 2013 34,728 miles

wiper blades smear

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,903 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,709 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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WX55 YKV is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 78,233 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 Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX55 YKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WX55 YKV is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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