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FE04 ELU

2004 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,216 mi
Last recorded112,216 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee79,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 ELU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 112,216 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 107,925 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 98,257 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 92,378 miles

Exhaust corroded

handbrake as little reserve travel

Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,789 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 31 Dec 2020 87,809 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,803 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 84,097 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 81,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 79,118 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 76,126 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 69,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,750 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 62,750 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 54,552 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,824 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,169 miles

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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FE04 ELU is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 79,615 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 FE04 ELU, 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 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE04 ELU is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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