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EN03 BFL

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

155,572 mi
Last recorded155,572 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee72,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 BFL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 155,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower than expected

Fail 27 Sep 2022 155,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower than expected

Pass 27 Sep 2021 161,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively most (1.2.1 (f))

underbody and components corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 161,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively most (1.2.1 (f))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 148,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

mill light on

rear brake backing plates becoming corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 148,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

mill light on

rear brake backing plates becoming corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

accident damage to nsf

under side sills becoming corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 142,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panaro rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all four springs are becoming corroded

both rear brake pipes are covered

damage to front bumper

rear suspension area becoming corroded

underside sills becoming corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 133,759 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake hoses, metal pipe part of brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake hoses, metal pipe part of brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 133,492 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID aftermarket kit fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID aftermarket kit fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake hoses, metal pipe part of brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake hoses, metal pipe part of brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 123,099 miles

both front lower balljoint dust boots starting to split

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 122,779 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front lower balljoint dust boots starting to split

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,961 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 109,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 105,391 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 105,391 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,342 miles

front pads and discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2014 100,340 miles

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

front pads and discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,787 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

top level brake light inop

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,065 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 82,729 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 75,592 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 68,094 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 61,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,844 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 54,844 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,942 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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EN03 BFL is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 72,568 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 Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN03 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EN03 BFL is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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