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EJ03 AKU

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,020 mi
Last recorded118,020 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,020 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 118,020 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,050 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 96,946 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 91,167 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 91,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 80,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,337 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,590 miles

front prop shaft uj boot split

nearside parking brake cable outer casing worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,573 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 54,573 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front wipers poor

Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,096 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,218 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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EJ03 AKU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AKU, 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 AKU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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