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BU03 VAM

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,059 mi
Last recorded106,059 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport81,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VAM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 106,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,134 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension trial arm bush steel sleeve very corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and very worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension trial arm bush steel sleeve very corroded.

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 104,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension trial arm bush steel sleeve very corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and very worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension trial arm bush steel sleeve very corroded.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,561 miles

Nearside rear seat folded at time of test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre cracked nearside rear

Fail 10 Oct 2018 100,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear seat folded at time of test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre cracked nearside rear

Pass 18 Oct 2017 98,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 98,170 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded the one at the end of the front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - flexi ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,903 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 88,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,342 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 84,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,168 miles

parking just over m o t std 17%

Pass 7 Aug 2010 76,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 76,089 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)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,936 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 73,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,263 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,980 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 58,251 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 58,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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BU03 VAM is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BU03 VAM, 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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BU03 VAM is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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