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AF53 DTY

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee72,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 DTY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,743 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brake pipes covered preventing full inspection

centre exhaust clamps deteriorated/missing but exhaust secure

tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2013 83,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

All four tyres perished and cracked but not exposing any cords

Both nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes covered not allowing a full inspection

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust clamps corroded and one missing but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 78,695 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 78,695 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 71,288 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 71,288 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 64,148 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s door rear view mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,148 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s door rear view mirror cracked

Fail 12 May 2010 63,804 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s door rear view mirror cracked

Pass 20 May 2009 54,446 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 54,446 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 45,548 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 45,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 42,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2007 42,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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AF53 DTY is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 72,568 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 Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 DTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF53 DTY is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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