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CX53 UEK

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,291 mi
Last recorded136,291 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UEK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,291 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

front winch bar fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 136,291 miles

Front winch bar fitted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 136,069 miles

Front winch fitted to bumper

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 133,405 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under-body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 133,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated DIFF OUTER OIL SEAL CONTAMINATED INNER PAD AND SHOES (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side POSSIBLY DUE TO CONTAMINATION (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive ENGINE DAMP AND POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPESION ARM BUSHES AND BALL JOINT HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play AXEL MOUNTING BALL JOINT IN REAR WISH BONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNTING AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 130,181 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake, Sills and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Under Sealed

Pass 19 Jul 2018 130,154 miles

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

n/s/r o/s/r outer sills have some slight surface corrision

Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,524 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 126,172 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,804 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 104,443 miles

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 24 Sep 2011 94,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,404 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)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,021 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,499 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,373 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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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CX53 UEK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX53 UEK, 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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CX53 UEK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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