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AF03 VBC

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,566 mi
Last recorded123,566 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VBC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 123,566 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 123,566 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 115,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 108,291 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,617 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 102,617 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,818 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 97,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Mouse damage to inside of jeep

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

front & rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,396 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 56,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,047 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 52,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 35,849 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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AF03 VBC is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 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 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF03 VBC is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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