2005 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee 2.4L Petrol · YT55 AEP

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the 24 January 2024 MOT at 119,107 miles with no recorded defects. The recent clean result follows a series of remedial actions after a failed test in January 2022 that highlighted oil leakage, exhaust leakage and extensive corrosion of coil springs and suspension components. The progression from multiple advisories and a failure in early 2022 to a defect‑free pass in 2024 indicates an improving maintenance trend, suggesting that the most recent owner addressed the critical issues. Across a 21‑year lifespan the odometer shows 119,107 miles, averaging roughly 5,700 miles per year – well below the typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Mileage increments are modest between most annual tests, with the largest jump of 12,355 miles recorded between the 2017‑12‑19 and 2018‑11‑30 tests, hinting at a brief period of higher utilisation. No large gaps in recorded mileage appear; the data points are consistent and suggest the vehicle has not been subjected to excessive wear. A prospective buyer should verify that the previously noted wear items have been fully rectified. Inspect the front and rear tyre tread for uniform depth and confirm that the off‑side front tyre, previously close to the legal limit, has been replaced. Examine the ball joints, suspension arm pins and bushings for any residual play, and check the rear differential and gearbox mounting bushes for signs of wear or leakage. A visual assessment of the bodywork for corrosion, particularly around the nearside rear inner structure, remains prudent, as does a functional test of the exhaust system for any lingering leaks and a check for oil seepage around the engine. Finally, confirm that both front headlamps and rear direction indicators operate correctly and that brake pads and discs show no excessive thinning or scoring.