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FD53 AYL

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,718 mi
Last recorded107,718 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 AYL
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,718 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,943 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,101 miles

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,375 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,450 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,773 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,740 miles

engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,883 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,883 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,029 miles

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,746 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,746 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 63,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,920 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 59,261 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,765 miles

o/s and n/s front flexible hose metal pipes slightly corroded

rear flexible hose metal pipe corroded

rear reflector slightly damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2008 56,765 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s front flexible hose metal pipes slightly corroded

rear flexible hose metal pipe corroded

rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,826 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 53,825 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,956 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

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
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto reliability report

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FD53 AYL is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 88,974 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 Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 AYL, 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 23 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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FD53 AYL is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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