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FA05 WVH

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,216 mi
Last recorded179,216 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WVH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 179,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 179,216 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 176,907 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front prop rear doughnut. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted & previous inner sill welding.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 174,441 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 174,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 165,080 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 165,040 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 151,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear diff mounting bushes are worn

Pass 23 Oct 2017 139,020 miles

rear differential upper support ball joint rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2017 138,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear differential upper support ball joint rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 124,276 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 112,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,757 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,469 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 79,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,799 miles

minimum reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,876 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2009 55,093 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 55,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,031 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FA05 WVH is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FA05 WVH, 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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What year was FA05 WVH registered?

FA05 WVH is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FA05 WVH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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