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VX55 VCD

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,537 mi
Last recorded119,537 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto81,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VCD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 119,537 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheels arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 116,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear slightly smokey

Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 107,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,729 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 96,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,776 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,523 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,531 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,644 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,111 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,305 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 36,305 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,647 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,498
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 67
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
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VX55 VCD is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 81,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 VCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VX55 VCD is a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Auto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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