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WM05 DSU

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Grey Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

305,297 mi
Last recorded305,297 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 DSU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 305,297 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 305,287 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 284,819 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 284,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 275,762 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 275,762 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 251,078 miles

towhitch not fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 216,065 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

oil leak front of car

Pass 10 Jan 2014 176,774 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2013 158,122 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 158,120 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 140,373 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2012 140,353 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 120,653 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 70,807 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 70,807 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WM05 DSU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WM05 DSU, 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 WM05 DSU registered?

WM05 DSU is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is WM05 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 DSU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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