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MY04 TAZ

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,928 mi
Last recorded72,928 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY04 TAZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge & o/s/r 235/70x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & o/s/l bushes (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing & o/s/r (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge & o/s/r 235/70x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & o/s/l bushes (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,741 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Dec 2015 67,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end loose lock nut siezed? (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 235/70x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 67,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,043 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 61,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,366 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,262 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 50,945 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,544 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 44,504 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,246 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,915 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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MY04 TAZ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MY04 TAZ, 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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What year was MY04 TAZ registered?

MY04 TAZ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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