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EF54 ZSV

2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

171,056 mi
Last recorded171,056 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A75,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZSV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 171,056 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 31 Mar 2026 171,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 18 Mar 2025 164,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 159,152 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 152,637 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 152,637 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 139,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 139,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,992 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 127,992 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,037 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 108,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,659 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,459 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 90,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner/Outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner/Outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jul 2016 90,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner/Outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner/Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,881 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,850 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 76,847 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle has power steering/ autobox fluid leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,535 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,857 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EF54 ZSV is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EF54 ZSV, 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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EF54 ZSV is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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