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MJ54 UPB

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 UPB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,732 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle stabilizer ball joint has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,643 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2024 107,639 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2023 103,607 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underneath vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills been repaired unable to check properly

Fail 5 Jun 2023 103,293 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underneath vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,563 miles

Car is heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2022 98,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Car is heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,031 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 98,023 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,836 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 96,828 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 95,337 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension mountings showing signs of wear

Fail 2 Oct 2017 89,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,268 miles

front flexi steel pipes corroding

front tyre inner edges worn and getting low

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed

Fail 29 Sep 2016 83,268 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front flexi steel pipes corroding

front tyre inner edges worn and getting low

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,275 miles

Both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

Both track rod ends have slight play in

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Wheels pretrude arches slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,138 miles

Exhaust deteriated

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,228 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Off side rear Tri bar bush perished.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,063 miles

both front discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2010 34,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,716 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil filter corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,264 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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MJ54 UPB is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MJ54 UPB, 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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MJ54 UPB is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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