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EF05 JLU

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A

Green Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A78,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 JLU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,999 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roll bar rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vechicle presented with a suspect inadequate welded repair to offside rear sill / spring hanger area.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 92,770 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roll bar rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 146,933 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 146,929 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 145,921 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 145,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 144,593 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 144,593 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 140,183 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 132,268 miles

both front upper and lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2014 127,500 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 127,500 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,310 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 113,343 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 113,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 108,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 62,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 50,278 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,534 miles

nearside front tyre,starting to wear on outer edge.

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A?

Based on 4,530 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,257
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
fog lamp not working 43
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EF05 JLU is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A in Green with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,075 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 Hemi Ltd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF05 JLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EF05 JLU is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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