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FA03 DHE

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,921 mi
Last recorded157,921 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A85,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 DHE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 157,921 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 157,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside accident damage

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 153,499 miles

car has damage to nearside front wing and both doors

Fail 16 Sep 2016 153,499 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

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

car has damage to nearside front wing and both doors

Pass 12 May 2016 152,838 miles

stone chip to screen

long pull to handbrake

noise offside front wheel bearing

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 May 2016 152,838 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

long pull to handbrake

noise offside front wheel bearing

rear brake discs worn

stone chip to screen

Pass 12 May 2015 148,885 miles

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

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

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

number plates deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2015 148,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

number plates deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2014 146,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 139,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 133,870 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 129,072 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 123,206 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 117,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 117,148 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 110,879 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 110,878 miles

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

n/s/r disc slightly corroded

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jul 2007 105,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,245 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 81,245 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A?

Based on 50,129 MOT tests across 2,940 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,858
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,379
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,090
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 980
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
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FA03 DHE is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 85,142 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 Limited Crd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,379 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA03 DHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FA03 DHE registered?

FA03 DHE is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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