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CU03 MPF

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,038 mi
Last recorded77,038 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 MPF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 77,038 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside front and offside rear - Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 77,035 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure Inner rear anchorage structure fractured (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting - Located in hub assy (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside front and offside rear - Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 74,965 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2023 74,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,171 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2022 73,167 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure Inner rear anchorage structure fractured (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2021 72,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (0.1 (b))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 18 Jun 2021 72,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (0.1 (b))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 29 May 2019 67,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 25 May 2018 64,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 May 2018 64,279 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 May 2017 59,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 54,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,141 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2015 53,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,487 miles

front and rear flexi hose ferrules corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,317 miles

All four brake discs pitted.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,182 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,608 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft boot weaping

rear brakes worn

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner driveshaft boot leaking

rear brakes worn

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,194 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,014 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 21,371 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?

Based on 21,568 MOT tests across 1,357 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,452
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 846
Registration plate lamp not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 311
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CU03 MPF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 82,398 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 Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU03 MPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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CU03 MPF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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