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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank metal cover corroded and holed
Nearside Front NSF box section corroded and holed
Offside Front NSF box section corroded and holed
fuel tank vaporizer behind NSR bumper corner suppot bracket badly corroded partially missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank metal cover corroded and holed
Nearside Front NSF box section corroded and holed
Offside Front NSF box section corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank vaporizer behind NSR bumper corner suppot bracket badly corroded partially missing
Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ends (1.1.11 (c))
Slight oil leak from steering pump
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Slight oil leak from steering pump
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ends (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
play in nearside rear upper 'A' frame suspension bush
slight play in both rear lower antiroll bar bushes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?
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FG53 CEJ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 74,486 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 Limited V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG53 CEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FG53 CEJ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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