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EP03 EKM

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,215 mi
Last recorded89,215 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 EKM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,215 miles

o/s/r damp with oil

Fail 2 Oct 2015 89,215 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r damp with oil

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,311 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,898 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 84,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,335 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 69,588 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs wearing thin and corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 69,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs wearing thin and corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,279 miles

advise brake discs

Fail 31 Dec 2010 67,279 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,782 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 66,726 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,374 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,713 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,493 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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EP03 EKM is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,918 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 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EP03 EKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EP03 EKM is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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