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EN53 PTX

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,862 mi
Last recorded177,862 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 PTX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 177,862 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 177,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Of rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 169,699 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 159,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 152,567 miles

Centre Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre close to mlimit

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Fail 19 Sep 2016 152,567 miles

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

Centre Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre close to mlimit

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2015 142,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank straps are correded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,173 miles

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

nearside mirror loose

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,670 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,987 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,615 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,773 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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EN53 PTX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN53 PTX, 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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What year was EN53 PTX registered?

EN53 PTX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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