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AF03 VAH

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Diesel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,676 mi
Last recorded98,676 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VAH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 98,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heavily corroded.

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

Front and rear tyres perished.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil leak around rear differential.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,785 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,098 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,608 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 37,608 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 24,436 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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AF03 VAH is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 68,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 VAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF03 VAH is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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