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AO03 VGR

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,031 mi
Last recorded189,031 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VGR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 189,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff has slight leak

Fail 8 Jan 2018 188,816 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside rear tyre (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,737 miles

Nearside outersill area corroded

Offside outersill area corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 79,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outersill area corroded

Offside outersill area corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 176,933 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 176,933 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 169,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 159,297 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 146,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 146,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 131,632 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 119,204 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 107,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 107,351 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 104,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 77,583 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?

Based on 21,568 MOT tests across 1,357 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,452
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 846
Registration plate lamp not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 311
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AO03 VGR is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 82,398 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 Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 VGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AO03 VGR is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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