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FG03 VGL

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,075 mi
Last recorded78,075 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VGL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,075 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

prop shaft dust cover missing

Fail 19 Nov 2012 78,075 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

prop shaft dust cover missing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,701 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,701 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,663 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,344 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,935 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,506 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 44,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,034 miles

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

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)

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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FG03 VGL is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG03 VGL, 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 FG03 VGL registered?

FG03 VGL is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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