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DV03 FMZ

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FMZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 114,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 114,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit for treadwear (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid is slightly discoloured

exhaust centre silencer has a broken support hanger

Pass 20 Oct 2018 108,035 miles

front brake discs in poor overal condition <recommend replacement>

Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,724 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,105 miles

Front both discs slightly corroded

Rear both disc slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,314 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front and rear brake discs coroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,962 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 75,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,891 miles

Front tyres wearing heaverly on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 61,395 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 61,395 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 24 May 2010 53,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 53,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2010 53,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,050 miles

Front tyres wearing heaverly on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 24,628 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 24,563 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 24,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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DV03 FMZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Blue 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 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV03 FMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV03 FMZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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