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YY54 DZZ

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 DZZ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 146,435 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 143,373 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 139,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 133,538 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 133,532 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicator bulbs do not emit full orange light. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers do not clear windscreen effectively. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple exhaust leaks coming from midbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 133,522 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators do not emit full orange light for direction indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers do not clear windscreen effectivley. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing Drivers side sidelight does not illuminate. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear seal is seriously corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple exhaust leaks coming from midbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside rear seal is corroded but not yet effecting security. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 130,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 128,970 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank support bucket corroded , parts missing, no other obvious means of support. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 118,052 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear A Frame above rear axle O/S/R bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake hose permanently bonded to brake pipe. Brake pipe badly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake hose permanently bonded to brake pipe. Brake pipe badly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn locating arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake hose permanently bonded to brake pipe. Brake pipe badly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn locating arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,450 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle hose. pipe on hose (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box idler arm ball joint. possibly needs tightening (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to check rear seat belts as back seats are down and vehicle loaded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 84,345 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 84,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 84,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,693 miles

abs light out on time of retest

Fail 20 Feb 2017 71,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,701 miles

all brake hoses metals section heavy rust

Fail 12 Feb 2016 63,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s front (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s front (3.5.1k)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s lower (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s top (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

all brake hoses metals section heavy rust

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,675 miles

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

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,905 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 58,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,401 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,822 miles

Front brake discs corroding inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Small split in o/s wiper

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,257 miles

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,592 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 40,592 miles

Nearside Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,217 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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YY54 DZZ is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 88,715 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 Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY54 DZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY54 DZZ is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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