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DG03 KYF

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,483 mi
Last recorded97,483 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 KYF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2023 97,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s inner sill close to suspension arm mount area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,444 miles

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

Corrosion to under vehicle and componets

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 91,444 miles

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

Corrosion to under vehicle and componets

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,060 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,963 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,965 miles

Advise front brake discs heavily corroded.

Advise front prop shaft boot split.

Advise n/s/f seat slightly insecure.

Advise n/s/r brake binding

Advise rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Advise transfer box mounting heavily worn.

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 82,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Advise front brake discs heavily corroded.

Advise front prop shaft boot split.

Advise n/s/f seat slightly insecure.

Advise n/s/r brake binding

Advise rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Advise transfer box mounting heavily worn.

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,862 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 59,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,575 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

slight damge offside rear position light

Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

slight damge offside rear position light

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,926 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,689 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 33,689 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,499 miles

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,304 miles

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

nearside rer tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,946 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 26,943 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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DG03 KYF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,918 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 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG03 KYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG03 KYF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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