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KM05 KFT

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A

Silver Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,862 mi
Last recorded114,862 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A78,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 KFT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 114,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 126,443 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/f and o/f (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 124,699 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 124,699 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 198,308 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 195,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 191,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 117,571 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

knock in steering

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

tyre pressure monitoring light flashing

various points of damage

Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,353 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

knock in steering

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

tyre pressure monitoring light flashing

various points of damage

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 112,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush complience (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush complience (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 107,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush complience (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush complience (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 100,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,295 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 93,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 86,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 86,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2012 79,525 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,784 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,378 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A?

Based on 4,530 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,257
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
fog lamp not working 43
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KM05 KFT is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A in Silver with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,075 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 Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM05 KFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KM05 KFT is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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