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AU53 ZSL

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,186 mi
Last recorded139,186 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZSL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2019 139,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery suspect

bonnett stays have failed bonett will not stay up

Pass 22 Nov 2018 127,646 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion on off side rear outer sill outside 30 cm rule

hand brake travel indicates adjustment might be advised

Fail 25 Sep 2018 127,646 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on off side rear outer sill outside 30 cm rule

engine chuffing suspect injector seal has failed

Pass 15 Sep 2017 117,477 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 117,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 104,240 miles

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

fog lamp switch stiff

washers poor

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,724 miles

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

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

outer sills becoming poor

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,450 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 77,450 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,862 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,289 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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AU53 ZSL is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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