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EF03 VFM

2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Blue Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,534 mi
Last recorded102,534 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto65,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 VFM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,534 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine mgt/check light on

Fail 30 Apr 2015 102,530 miles

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mgt/check light on

Pass 3 May 2014 89,440 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 May 2014 89,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,998 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 79,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,853 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,268 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r brake back plate misting

suspect coolant contaminated

suspect final drive box leaking oil

Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

n/s/r brake back plate misting

suspect coolant contaminated

suspect final drive box leaking oil

Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,068 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,450 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?

Based on 24,206 MOT tests across 1,627 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,983
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 913
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 412
Registration plate lamp not working 401
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Stop lamp not working 335
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EF03 VFM is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Blue with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 65,845 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 3.7 Limited Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF03 VFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF03 VFM is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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