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VU54 AEJ

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,449 mi
Last recorded216,449 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 AEJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 216,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 216,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 210,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 209,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front valve stem perish

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm front ball joint dust cover perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 206,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 199,586 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 199,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 192,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 185,276 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 177,916 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 170,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 164,282 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 155,972 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 150,561 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 150,561 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 142,941 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 142,910 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 135,343 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU54 AEJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VU54 AEJ, 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 VU54 AEJ registered?

VU54 AEJ is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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