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YR55 VDN

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,329 mi
Last recorded92,329 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VDN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2025 92,329 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting point insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule chassis to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 91,950 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule chassis to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,386 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corrosion on steel pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corrosion on steel pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corrosion on steel pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 90,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corrosion on steel pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corrosion on steel pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corrosion on steel pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both side outer sills appear corroded under plastic covers

both sides inner sills weak/corroded

parking brake effort becoming low,handbrake travel becoming long

steering pump noisy on full lock

Pass 29 May 2020 88,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,435 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 82,434 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Item removed from drivers view before test.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 81,156 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Item removed from drivers view before test.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,559 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,445 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,218 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 50,218 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 43,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,149 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,483 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)

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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YR55 VDN is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR55 VDN, 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.

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YR55 VDN is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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