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BJ53 UZL

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

112,474 mi
Last recorded112,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport81,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UZL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 112,474 miles

minor oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 108,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front mirror loose

Fail 29 Oct 2018 108,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lense broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front mirror loose in position

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,555 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 107,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,868 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 104,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,395 miles

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

both front tyres worn thin on the shoulders

Oil leak

both rear spring apear to be wrong hight

Fail 29 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear spring apear to be wrong hight

Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,004 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 98,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,173 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 94,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,026 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 89,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 84,890 miles

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

oblig mirror has temp repair

Fail 4 Jun 2011 84,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oblig mirror has temp repair

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 83,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 113,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 97,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 97,718 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,028 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 75,028 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

Based on 17,427 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,039
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
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BJ53 UZL is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 81,917 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 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 509 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 UZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BJ53 UZL is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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