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FE03 VLJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,456 mi
Last recorded96,456 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VLJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,456 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 92,381 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,112 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,955 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 81,955 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,664 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,759 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 76,753 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,881 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 72,874 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,730 miles

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

oil leak from front diff

Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,963 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s and n/s headlight aim low

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,610 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 38,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VLJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLJ, 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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What year was FE03 VLJ registered?

FE03 VLJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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