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HY54 VGZ

2004 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,875 mi
Last recorded135,875 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee79,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 VGZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 135,875 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 135,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 132,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 128,827 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 128,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes above diff split x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 126,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,502 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 119,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 112,958 miles

em light on

Fail 24 Sep 2014 112,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

em light on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,575 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,488 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 99,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,569 miles

o/s/r parking brake low reading

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,821 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 73,821 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,012 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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HY54 VGZ is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HY54 VGZ, 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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What year was HY54 VGZ registered?

HY54 VGZ is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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