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BF03 UYS

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Blue Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,039 mi
Last recorded145,039 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited74,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UYS
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 145,039 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 145,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 136,305 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 136,305 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 126,639 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,927 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,872 miles

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

engine management lamp on dash

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,638 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 62,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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BF03 UYS is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Blue with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 74,802 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 Grand Cherokee Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 UYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF03 UYS is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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