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FG03 VGX

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,407 mi
Last recorded153,407 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VGX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 153,407 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 153,300 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)

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2016 153,291 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 148,418 miles

brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear axle/wheel bearings noisy on roadtest

Pass 3 Jun 2013 148,401 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside

rear bearing noisey

Pass 23 May 2012 137,101 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 125,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 116,505 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 116,504 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2009 109,559 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 103,271 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

Fail 8 May 2008 103,271 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside mirror cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2007 96,873 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 96,873 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 96,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,765 miles

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

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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FG03 VGX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG03 VGX, 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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What year was FG03 VGX registered?

FG03 VGX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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