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FE03 VLN

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,327 mi
Last recorded115,327 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee72,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VLN
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,327 miles

Drvers seat wobbles.

Exhaust clamps corroded.

Front injector leaking,

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,271 miles

All brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion.

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

Front brakes slight bind.

Fuel injector leaking.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 105,238 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front brakes binding.

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

injectors leaking.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,651 miles

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

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)

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

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

handbrake travel high

rear axle support arm bushes worn

Fail 14 Dec 2012 95,651 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 90,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,047 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake servo slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

service due

Pass 5 Dec 2009 73,503 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion to both fronts& rear brake hoses

rear diff. gasket leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2009 73,503 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion to both fronts& rear brake hoses

rear diff. gasket leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,642 miles

play in steering sytem all of underbody corroded,brake discs corroded,o/s/f tyre worn,

Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,646 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel borderline

Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,108 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 26,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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FE03 VLN is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 72,568 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE03 VLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE03 VLN is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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