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FE03 VKB

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,040 mi
Last recorded133,040 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VKB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 133,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 124,485 miles

235/70/R16/106T All 6mm.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 124,485 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GEARBOX END GAITER MISSING. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

235/70/R16/106T All 6mm.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 110,240 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 109,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 96,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion hole inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,322 miles

handbrake 18%

Fail 8 Jan 2016 95,161 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake 18%

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,479 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 81,140 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 80,916 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

one exhaust bracket broken/system still adaquatly supported

Pass 5 Jan 2013 75,913 miles

handbrake travel high

one exhaust bracket broken/system still adequately supported

Pass 2 Jan 2012 71,351 miles

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

near side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 57,934 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,145 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake hoses

Fail 23 Jan 2009 51,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on front and rear brake hoses

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,361 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 42,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,888 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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FE03 VKB is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,918 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 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE03 VKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE03 VKB is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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