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AP05 PYW

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,828 mi
Last recorded120,828 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A75,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PYW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 120,828 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front discs wearing thin

Inner sills corroded.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 120,828 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front discs wearing thin

Inner sills corroded.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,453 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Inner sills corroded.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 118,112 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front uppers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 118,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front uppers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 116,616 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front uppers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 116,616 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front uppers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 114,747 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rears. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 114,747 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rears. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 113,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,722 miles

Front inner discs wearing thin.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 110,644 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front inner discs wearing thin.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,078 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 106,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 101,144 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear diff mount bushes slight wear.

Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 101,144 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear diff mount bushes slight wear.

Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,541 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front pads wearing thin.

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 96,541 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front pads wearing thin.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,288 miles

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

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

Rear discs & pads wearing thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,775 miles

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

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

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

Rear discs & pads wearing thin.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs & pads wearing thin.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,223 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,629 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,607 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,626 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs slightly pitted.

detachable tow bar fitted

w/blades split on ends

Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,791 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A?

Based on 50,129 MOT tests across 2,940 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,858
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,379
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,090
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 980
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
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AP05 PYW is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 75,901 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 Limited Crd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,379 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 PYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP05 PYW is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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