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BW03 FVA

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,707 mi
Last recorded143,707 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 FVA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2015 143,707 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak engine (7.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only rear (3.1.2)

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

o/s front steering rack slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2014 127,713 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 110,314 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 102,032 miles

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

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

handbrake needs slight adjustment

Pass 19 Dec 2012 102,032 miles

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

handbrake needs slight adjustment

Pass 22 Dec 2011 94,164 miles

engine injector slight seepage of exhaust gasses

handbrake requires slight adjustment

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,158 miles

slight excess travel on handbrake

Fail 5 Oct 2009 72,156 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight excess travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,367 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,013 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever travelling to high on application

rear number plate fitted incorrectly and not illuminated

Pass 8 Aug 2006 34,570 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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BW03 FVA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 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 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 FVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW03 FVA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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