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YW53 ABN

2004 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,086 mi
Last recorded139,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee79,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 ABN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 139,086 miles

Offside Rear rear lamp lens taped up but still functional

Pass 27 Jan 2025 132,477 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 132,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,499 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 129,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 119,410 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight wear on upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 113,025 miles

Offside drivers door mirror loose held on by tape

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 113,023 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside drivers door mirror loose held on by tape

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,720 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 112,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 111,152 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 111,130 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 109,668 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,796 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 107,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal part of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal part of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near seat mounting (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,823 miles

Front front pipes which are part of flexi are corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2016 105,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 102,741 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyres worn inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2015 102,741 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,142 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,293 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,054 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,987 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,571 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,652 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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YW53 ABN is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 79,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW53 ABN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YW53 ABN is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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