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DS53 OXW

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,664 mi
Last recorded91,664 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OXW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 91,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 83,797 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

various brake hose ferrules corroded

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 6 Apr 2017 83,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear offside and nearside lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

various suspension components corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,946 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,307 miles

offside steering rack slight play in drumstick

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,742 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 67,742 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,115 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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DS53 OXW is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 73,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS53 OXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS53 OXW registered?

DS53 OXW is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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