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DV03 FKZ

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FKZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 135,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 132,564 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 132,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 128,019 miles

Battery poorly secured

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 117,203 miles

nearside rear seat removed so damaged seat belt not required but still on car

Fail 10 Dec 2015 117,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,367 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 108,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diesel injector appears to have a blown seal combustion gases leaking under engine cover,making engine noisey

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,181 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth.Both front tyres unevenly worn ,offside on inner edge and nearside on outer edge

Fail 30 May 2012 88,080 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,080 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,399 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 74,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise cracks in windscreen

front,rear brake discs lipped

front,rear brake pads seem low advise wheels off brake inspection strong advise

nearside front tyre outer edges low tread

Pass 19 May 2008 42,461 miles

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

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

advise cracks in windscreen

Fail 19 May 2008 42,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise cracks in windscreen

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 11 May 2007 33,092 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 33,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 26,531 miles

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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DV03 FKZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV03 FKZ, 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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DV03 FKZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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