2002 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee 2.5L Diesel · PEZ 3027

The 2002 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee presents a broadly stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 9 September 2021 at 161,232 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 5 September 2020 test at 155,583 miles also passed clean. The vehicle cleared its final recorded examination over four years before today's date, so the current MOT status is almost certainly expired and no live mechanical condition can be inferred from the record alone. Recorded mileage rose from 146,529 in July 2018 to 161,232 by September 2021, an increase of 14,703 miles across roughly three years and two months. That equates to near-typical annual use of about 4,500 miles per year, lower than the 6,718-mile lifetime average implied by the odometer. The sparse history shows only five entries across the visible period, with no gaps suggesting heavy neglect but equally no evidence of frequent professional scrutiny. Recurring suspension wear demands a physical inspection before purchase. The tester flagged a worn near-side rear suspension arm bush on both the failed 17 September 2019 attempt and the pass three days later at 149,299 miles, alongside an excessively worn near-side front upper arm ball joint that forced the initial failure. The 2018 pass noted slight play in the track rod end ball joint. These indicate ageing chassis components rather than consumable neglect. Body corrosion appeared at the rear in July 2018, with both rear quarters affected outside prescribed areas. Tyre management was poor: the 2019 failure cited a sub-1.6mm off-side front tyre and the 2018 pass showed both fronts worn on the edge. A buyer should verify structural integrity around the rear arches, confirm all suspension arms and ball joints have since been renewed, and check brake disc and caliper condition given the vehicle's standing period since 2021.