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FE03 VKZ

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,616 mi
Last recorded105,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VKZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 105,616 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached top arm center (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet stays weak

Pass 21 Jun 2023 100,668 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 100,352 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2022 96,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2021 88,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,764 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,379 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,839 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front flexi to steels corroded

injector seal blowing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,991 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise nearside front tyre perished in tread area. advise attention

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,514 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,126 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,085 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 17,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs showing signs of slight corrosion on inner edges

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?

Based on 21,568 MOT tests across 1,357 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,452
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 846
Registration plate lamp not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 311
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FE03 VKZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE03 VKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE03 VKZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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