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FA03 GAU

2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,802 mi
Last recorded127,802 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A80,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GAU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

park brake effort only just met.it would appear that adjustment or repair may be required,

rear axle upper support bushes slight play.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,754 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,634 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,948 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 87,121 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 87,116 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,998 miles

Cannot check rear seatbelts properly as covered by large seat cover.

Front brake imbalance higher than average at 20%.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 77,998 miles

Cannot check rear seatbelts properly as covered by large seat cover.

Front brake imbalance higher than average at 20%.

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,562 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,666 miles

both rear brake discs corroding and loosing braking surface area

front brakediscs lipped oninner face

Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

screw and nail in offside rear tyre.(in same 1/4 of tyre tread.)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,369 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 29,369 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

Based on 6,200 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
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FA03 GAU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 80,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA03 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FA03 GAU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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