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VK05 VXJ

2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,039 mi
Last recorded87,039 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd73,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VXJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Renegade Crd
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle locating arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle locating arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,429 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

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

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

rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle upper brace

Fail 6 Oct 2015 79,426 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering reservoir level low

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

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

rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle upper brace

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,985 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,430 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,061 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight fluffing on OS front seat belt

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,061 miles

Slight fluffing on OS front seat belt

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,963 miles

both front tyres cutting out on inner edges

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd?

Based on 2,287 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,711
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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VK05 VXJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 73,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK05 VXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK05 VXJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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