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BW03 FUG

2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,585 mi
Last recorded157,585 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto65,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 FUG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 157,585 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 154,149 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 151,005 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 151,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 147,472 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 147,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 144,550 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 140,961 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 134,492 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 131,146 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 131,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 125,993 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 121,373 miles

Offside Rear tyre partial separation

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 115,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,258 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 96,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,349 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 90,346 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,760 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 82,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,095 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,620 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,723 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 40,723 miles

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

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

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)

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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BW03 FUG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 65,845 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 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 BW03 FUG, 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 23 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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BW03 FUG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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