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BJ53 UZW

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,677 mi
Last recorded103,677 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UZW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre no cords showing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,881 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,870 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,803 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 89,803 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,867 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,364 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,604 miles

engine managment light on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

power steering pipe slight leakage

Fail 30 Oct 2009 48,603 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine managment light on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

noise in reverse on full lock no faults found further investigation required

power steering pipe slight leakage

rear brake disc pitted on braking surfaces

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,170 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 40,207 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3 mm 235 70 16

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,207 miles

nearside rear tyre 3 mm 235 70 16

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,134 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 34,134 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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BJ53 UZW is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 61,194 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 Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 UZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ53 UZW is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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