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DG05 NUC

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Grey Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,388 mi
Last recorded165,388 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 NUC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 165,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underneath body covered with underseal side skirts present

Pass 3 Feb 2024 162,861 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & off/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & off/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s & off/s side steps fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2023 162,808 miles

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

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

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

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE STEPS

Pass 10 Dec 2022 160,372 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 160,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 156,849 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 153,935 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 140,230 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 140,230 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 130,693 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 119,367 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 109,343 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,017 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 104,017 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)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 102,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,634 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 101,625 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,378 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 99,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,045 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 89,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 73,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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DG05 NUC is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,841 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 DG05 NUC, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG05 NUC is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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