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VK55 FCM

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Beige Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,727 mi
Last recorded188,727 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 FCM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 188,727 miles

offside mirror case broken

oil leak to offside rear hub

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear hose at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake performance only just met

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

bonnet struts weak

Fail 28 Jan 2020 87,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear hose at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

bonnet struts weak

offside mirror case broken

oil leak to offside rear hub

Pass 24 Oct 2018 181,061 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 181,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 174,396 miles

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

bonnet struts weak

tailgate glass catch defective

Fail 10 Oct 2017 174,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

bonnet struts weak

tailgate glass catch defective

Pass 26 Oct 2016 165,201 miles

Handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 11 Apr 2015 165,037 miles

eml on

Fail 1 Apr 2015 165,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 142,445 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 142,427 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 117,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,966 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,903 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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VK55 FCM is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Beige with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK55 FCM, 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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VK55 FCM is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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