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DY03 PKE

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,355 mi
Last recorded77,355 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 PKE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 77,355 miles

both rear sills have corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 77,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

both rear sills corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,163 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,455 miles

both front tyre outer walls ageing

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 21 Nov 2016 70,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall ageing

Offside Front tyre outer wall ageing

Offside Rear tyre outer wall ageing

Fail 21 Nov 2016 70,520 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall ageing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre outer wall ageing

Offside Rear tyre outer wall ageing

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,186 miles

all tyres cracking on walls

Fail 17 Nov 2015 68,186 miles

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

all tyres cracking on walls

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,762 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 66,762 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,529 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,159 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake is high but still has a reserve

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,810 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,463 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2007 31,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,781 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 23,781 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DY03 PKE 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 70%.

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 DY03 PKE, 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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DY03 PKE is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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