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GV55 TPU

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,908 mi
Last recorded67,908 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 TPU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle upper stabilizer arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 67,908 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle upper stabilizer arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,665 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 64,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,507 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspect front brake pads may be worn down ? suggest inspection.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,217 miles

Parking brake, NS reduced performance.

Fail 6 Nov 2018 55,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake, NS reduced performance.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 50,709 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 50,709 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsr brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 44,454 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NS Rear brake disc, corroded to excess.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,919 miles

NSR disc corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 34,809 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,754 miles

most brake components corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 30,754 miles

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

most brake components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,263 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 26,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,885 miles

slight play in track rod-steering rack ball joint

Fail 15 Nov 2011 21,884 miles

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

slight play in track rod-steering rack ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2010 16,354 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 10,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades smear

Pass 27 Nov 2008 7,199 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

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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GV55 TPU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV55 TPU, 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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GV55 TPU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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