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AU53 UYJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,903 mi
Last recorded151,903 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UYJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 151,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Centre exhaust mounting broken.

Front prop/shaft rear gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle bush deteriorated.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 145,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 5 (3.6.B.4e)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Front Prop shaft, rear gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Multiple covers and trims fitted obscuring various components

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle, upper/outer support arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2016 145,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 5 (3.6.B.4e)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Front Prop shaft, rear gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Multiple covers and trims fitted obscuring various components

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle, upper/outer support arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 133,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Center exhaust mount broken

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes binding slighty

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,665 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 120,665 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 111,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside steering rack boot coverd in oil/fluid

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 111,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside steering rack boot coverd in oil/fluid

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 102,951 miles

1. Nearside rear brake disc becoming corroded on inner edge. 2. Offside front disc becoming corroded. 3. Front brake caliper pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 94,230 miles

1/ n/s front tyre near legal limits

Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,324 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 84,321 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,908 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,076 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,454 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 32,454 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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AU53 UYJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU53 UYJ, 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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AU53 UYJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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