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AF51 FXJ

2003 Jeep Liberty

Green Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

193,046 mi
Last recorded193,046 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Liberty72,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 FXJ
MakeJeep
ModelLiberty
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2021 193,046 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 182,071 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 182,058 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust holed ,oil leak and engine oil below min. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front Propshaft back joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 173,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 173,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 168,653 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 168,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 163,864 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 163,785 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 155,238 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 155,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 141,097 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 141,097 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 128,934 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 128,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 115,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,928 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 105,928 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,738 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 82,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,778 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 237,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,824 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 62,821 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Liberty?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,596
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 31
fog lamp not working 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Side repeater missing 14
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 12
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AF51 FXJ is a 2003 Jeep Liberty in Green with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 72,964 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 Liberty fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 FXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Liberty typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF51 FXJ registered?

AF51 FXJ is a 2003 Jeep Liberty, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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