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EK53 ULJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,045 mi
Last recorded132,045 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ULJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 132,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 126,973 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,593 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 121,593 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 114,422 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 114,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,767 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 102,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,156 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,093 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 91,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 74,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,012 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,163 miles

Nearside Front 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 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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EK53 ULJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK53 ULJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK53 ULJ registered?

EK53 ULJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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