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BT51 CVE

2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Red Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,792 mi
Last recorded103,792 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto71,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 CVE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 103,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 103,193 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (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))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 102,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 102,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges @ Steering U J Joint (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,304 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 100,239 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,710 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,182 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,361 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,235 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,059 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,765 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,994 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,763 miles

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

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

offside door mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,724 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,919 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,837 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,402 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 48,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?

Based on 24,206 MOT tests across 1,627 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,983
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 913
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 412
Registration plate lamp not working 401
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Stop lamp not working 335
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BT51 CVE is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Red with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 71,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT51 CVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT51 CVE is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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