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AR03 KFN

2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Green Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,843 mi
Last recorded145,843 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto65,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 KFN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 145,843 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lens dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dash engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Jan 2017 145,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported joint bolt missing (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lens dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dash engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2016 135,049 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 135,049 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage torn bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint bolt missing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,074 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 126,074 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,494 miles

Exhaust hanger rusted off above rear axle.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 115,315 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust hanger rusted off above rear axle.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,835 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 103,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,054 miles

front & rear pads look low

Fail 10 Jan 2011 80,035 miles

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

front & rear pads look low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,719 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 56,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 56,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,146 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,254 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 40,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?

Based on 24,206 MOT tests across 1,627 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,983
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 913
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 412
Registration plate lamp not working 401
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Stop lamp not working 335
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AR03 KFN is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Green with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 65,845 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 3.7 Limited Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR03 KFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR03 KFN is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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