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PX54 PLJ

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,720 mi
Last recorded111,720 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 PLJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,720 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,905 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 103,903 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f seat belt stalk buckle cover dog chewed

o/s/f wiper rubber slight tear

Fail 30 Jul 2014 95,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f seat belt stalk buckle cover dog chewed

o/s/f wiper rubber slight tear

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,537 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 87,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 78,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,115 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,096 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,191 miles

advise renewing front brake discs

advise renewing rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,315 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,911 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 29,911 miles

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

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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PX54 PLJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX54 PLJ, 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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PX54 PLJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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