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AY03 ZSJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,604 mi
Last recorded96,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZSJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 90,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 90,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,421 miles

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

o/s/f upper rear inner bush slightly worn

Fail 10 Dec 2015 84,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f upper rear inner bush slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,216 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 81,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,123 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 791,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 79,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,334 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen cracked, not in swipe area

Fail 5 Mar 2011 55,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front windscreen cracked, not in swipe area

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,503 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,912 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s.rear disc surface is in poor condition!!

Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,984 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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AY03 ZSJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,918 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 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 ZSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY03 ZSJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 ZSJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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