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EJ03 ADZ

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,166 mi
Last recorded135,166 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ADZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 135,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides excessive corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank straps slightly corroded.

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle stabiliser and bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres 3mm of tread.

Pass 12 Apr 2023 134,207 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose BOTH SIDES (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear AXEL SUPPORT BRACKET BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 134,200 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play All 4 upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both sides. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle upper support bracket bushes slightly deteriorated.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 130,280 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On tail pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 130,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On tail pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 126,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight engine oil leak from engine.

Fail 31 Aug 2020 126,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak from engine.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 122,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,079 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 110,079 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust mounting damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2016 102,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust mounting damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2015 92,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,628 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,238 miles

child seat fitted at n/s/r, seat belt not tested

Fail 16 Apr 2013 78,238 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted at n/s/r, seat belt not tested

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,409 miles

child seat fitted at n/s/r, seat belt not tested

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,230 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,934 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 59,934 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 53,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,239 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,666 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 30,536 miles

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

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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EJ03 ADZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EJ03 ADZ, 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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EJ03 ADZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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