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EK53 ULF

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,950 mi
Last recorded102,950 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A83,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ULF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,950 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp insecure........ (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and leaking....... (7.1.2)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades poor wipe and split........ (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades poor wipe and split........ (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind Heavy bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind brake binding heavy...... (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded badly corroded....... (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind Heavy bind.......... (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable And gaiter split....... (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axel brake line heavily corroded......... (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and components attached........

Strongly adv backlash/slack/wear in transmission/geartrain.......

Strongly adv vehicle leaning on offside front.........weak coil springs........

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,029 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 97,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,200 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 82,621 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 72,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,102 miles

Air bag light on!

Near side front tyre on limit!

Pass 9 Jun 2007 33,119 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 32,192 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

Based on 2,039 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A reliability report

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EK53 ULF is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 83,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK53 ULF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK53 ULF is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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