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WL55 GBU

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,738 mi
Last recorded143,738 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 GBU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 143,738 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,060 miles

Both inner sills corroding

Front + rear suspension components corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 139,036 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 139,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 130,501 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 130,500 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

em lamp on

Fail 21 Aug 2017 119,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

em lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 106,278 miles

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

Rear diff bush worn

Fail 27 Jul 2016 106,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,112 miles

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

both front flexy metal parts corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded

n/side front tyre close to wear bars

rear coil springs corroded

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,416 miles

both front flexy metal pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/side front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in n/side front track rod end

travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Aug 2014 78,407 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front flexy metal pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/side front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in n/side front track rod end

travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,466 miles

EM lamp on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2013 65,466 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EM lamp on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust Deteriating

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,672 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 44,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,561 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,453 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,981 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 25,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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WL55 GBU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WL55 GBU, 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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WL55 GBU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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