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FE53 WDA

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 WDA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,026 miles

fluid around offside steering rack gaitor

Fail 1 Apr 2016 85,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

fluid around offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,114 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 67,114 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,187 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,957 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four coil springs corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2013 54,931 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four coil springs corroding

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,288 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hose metal part corroded

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear flexi brake hose metal part corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,937 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,777 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,719 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,692 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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FE53 WDA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE53 WDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FE53 WDA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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