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KW05 CGV

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Blue Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

336,378 mi
Last recorded336,378 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto78,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 CGV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 336,378 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating a Fault

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 336,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating a Fault

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush And Shock Absorber Mount Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 275,424 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 275,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 207,446 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 207,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION WRIN DIRECTION (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION WRONG DIRECTION (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,634 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat sheild center insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild center insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2012 288,422 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 288,418 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 264,991 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 264,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 226,697 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 182,606 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 182,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,393 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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KW05 CGV is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Blue with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 78,233 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 Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW05 CGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KW05 CGV is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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