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SM05 ZJU

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,018 mi
Last recorded107,018 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZJU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 107,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 101,457 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 88,061 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no reserve (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 81,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no reserve (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,205 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,327 miles

Very slight leak of oil from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,073 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside front tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

parking brake outer cable worn through

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 May 2010 39,673 miles

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

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

handbrake only just met requirements 16%

Fail 15 May 2010 39,672 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 31,474 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,926 miles

rear brake disc surfaces marked/corroded

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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SM05 ZJU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM05 ZJU, 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 SM05 ZJU registered?

SM05 ZJU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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