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EJ53 PZK

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,223 mi
Last recorded110,223 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd79,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 PZK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 110,223 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 110,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 102,387 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 102,387 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,620 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,675 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 86,675 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL LEAK FROM FUEL RAIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,551 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle bushes worn

Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,650 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 69,875 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear axle bush worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,875 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear axle bush worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,476 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2011 55,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,125 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 46,017 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 46,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,277 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,789 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 27,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd?

Based on 23,493 MOT tests across 1,411 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,253
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 600
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 433
Registration plate lamp not working 432
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EJ53 PZK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd 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 Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 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 Limited Crd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ53 PZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EJ53 PZK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 PZK shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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