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SG05 VJV

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,903 mi
Last recorded128,903 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 VJV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 128,903 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 128,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 127,463 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 127,462 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure SNAPPED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 121,658 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing fractured Hub seal leaking onto brake shoes (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,547 miles

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 93,547 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,663 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,125 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 36,125 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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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SG05 VJV is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG05 VJV, 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 SG05 VJV registered?

SG05 VJV is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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