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FE53 WCX

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,442 mi
Last recorded133,442 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 WCX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 125,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 125,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 115,577 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,742 miles

Front propshaft has play in a joint

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,207 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,841 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 76,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2012 76,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 73,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,619 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,941 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 60,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,224 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment.

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

Nearside rear disc corroded.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,300 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 38,089 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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FE53 WCX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE53 WCX, 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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FE53 WCX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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