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FB53 ELW

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,835 mi
Last recorded134,835 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 ELW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 134,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 134,499 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 132,895 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 132,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose pipe work (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sidesill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose pipework (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sidesill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front prop shaft removed at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose pipework [rear axle] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,725 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,720 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 113,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 108,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 101,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil seal (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,905 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil and nearside rear (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,136 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 84,903 miles

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Cable BROKE on Test (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,294 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,716 miles

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

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,152 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,960 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,868 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,704 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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FB53 ELW is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 88,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 ELW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FB53 ELW is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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