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YR55 VDT

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,429 mi
Last recorded136,429 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VDT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 136,429 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,582 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective leaking exhaust gasses slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both front headlamps have 1x mount bracket broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cracking worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear slight play in half shaft both sides

Fail 4 Dec 2019 132,582 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective leaking exhaust gasses slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both front headlamps have 1x mount bracket broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cracking worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear slight play in half shaft both sides

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 124,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 198,848 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,449 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 80,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,086 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,511 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,841 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 52,837 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,231 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 44,227 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,825 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 26,825 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VDT is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR55 VDT, 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 VDT is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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