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ET53 FPF

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Silver Lpg 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,204 mi
Last recorded185,204 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A83,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FPF
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 185,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 179,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 164,042 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside indicators could do with attention

Offside Front seat flexing on adjuster levers

Offside Rear back plate oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2017 164,040 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside indicators could do with attention

Offside Front seat flexing on adjuster levers

Offside Rear back plate oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2016 156,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

long travel of parking brake

oil leaks

parking brake 16%

tow bar plug has been cable tied to secure

Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,341 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 122,341 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 134,987 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 127,092 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,304 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 104,803 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,012 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,012 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,397 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,261 miles

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

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

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
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ET53 FPF is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Silver with a 3,956cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 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 ET53 FPF, 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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ET53 FPF is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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