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BJ03 HJV

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,919 mi
Last recorded164,919 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HJV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 164,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Metal pipe part. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Metal pipe part. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Rear main seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount fixing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp has water ingress.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount fixing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 163,909 miles

Bonnet mechanism stiff

Both front brake hose pipes corroded

Front suspension bushes worn, deteriorated and split but no excessive movement

Injector seals may be leaking on engine

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Marginal pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on limit of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 163,444 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the limit of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part of flexible hose on the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part of flexible hose on the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part of flexible hose on the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part of flexible hose on the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive On the limit of wear. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 160,930 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 160,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner & outer sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner & outer sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 159,386 miles

All front suspension arms bushes in poor condition and weak

Brake discs corroded

Engine oil leak

Low reserve on parking brake lever

Nearside and offside rear sills badly corroded near suspension mounts (marginal pass)

Rear brake hose ferrule badly corroded (chassis to rear axle)

Pass 26 May 2016 156,730 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 156,730 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2015 147,940 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 134,661 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 121,830 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 109,573 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 109,573 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,852 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,039 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,039 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,178 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,943 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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BJ03 HJV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 HJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 HJV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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