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CU51 FXR

2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,943 mi
Last recorded123,943 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto71,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FXR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,943 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 123,943 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 122,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated slightly

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2024 121,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated slightly

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,993 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both headlights slightly deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly detriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2023 118,868 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both headlights slightly deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly detriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,262 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 113,262 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,542 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 110,524 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery not sitting in tray, incorrect battery fitted(shape) (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,271 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,215 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 106,198 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,155 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 104,155 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,282 miles

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

front propshaft rubber split

Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,281 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Propshaft rubber split

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,706 miles

Front prop shaft rubber split

Fail 15 Oct 2015 99,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front prop shaft rubber split

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,007 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 90,220 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,395 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 10 Dec 2009 66,022 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 66,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,775 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,149 miles

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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CU51 FXR is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 CU51 FXR, 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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What year was CU51 FXR registered?

CU51 FXR is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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