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EJ02 VBK

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,591 mi
Last recorded167,591 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport89,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 VBK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 167,591 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 159,827 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 159,827 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 156,067 miles

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

park brake lever excessive travel

Pass 24 Nov 2018 150,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 150,864 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 145,937 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 141,916 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,016 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working

Front Prop shaft UJ boot split

Nearside Front Headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated

Rear Intermediate exhaust hanger broken but system fully supported .

Fail 23 Nov 2015 135,016 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working

Front Prop shaft UJ boot split

Nearside Front Headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated

Rear Intermediate exhaust hanger broken but system fully supported .

Pass 3 Dec 2014 122,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2014 122,355 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads wearing low

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s mirror insecure

slight wear n/s lower ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,313 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking evident

offside front tyre worn low on inner tread

Fail 17 Jun 2013 112,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking evident

offside front tyre worn low on inner tread

Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 100,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2010 93,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 81,371 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 81,371 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,200 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,857 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,098 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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EJ02 VBK is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 89,594 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 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ02 VBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ02 VBK is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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