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SY05 XSV

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,719 mi
Last recorded116,719 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XSV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,928 miles

Corrosion throughout underside

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,745 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,743 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,062 miles

EML on

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

coolant level warning lamp on

hard to inspect brake pipes due to protection applied

items removed from drivers view prior to test

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2016 104,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle upper Y frame (2.4.G.2)

EML on

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

coolant level warning lamp on

hard to inspect brake pipes due to protection applied

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,925 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 93,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,857 miles

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

front propshaft rear boot burst rec repair

rear upper suspension wishbone bushes worn/ split rec replace

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,666 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty, f/r bhoses rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 74,486 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,656 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 66,656 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 May 2011 66,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2010 59,313 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 May 2009 54,529 miles

slight damage to o/s wiper blade

Pass 6 May 2008 43,392 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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SY05 XSV is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY05 XSV, 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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SY05 XSV is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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