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YD05 KAJ

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 KAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 67,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 66,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 65,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 64,642 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 64,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,615 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 62,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,911 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,991 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,926 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,996 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 24,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,712 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 17,712 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 17,687 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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YD05 KAJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD05 KAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD05 KAJ registered?

YD05 KAJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YD05 KAJ safe to buy?

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