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2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
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ExpiredMileage
164,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?
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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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