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FG53 CEJ

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

184,209 mi
Last recorded184,209 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CEJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 184,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 184,208 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 182,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 182,825 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 180,129 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 180,129 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 177,973 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 170,964 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak from steering pump

Fail 30 Sep 2020 170,964 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 163,503 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 155,708 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 155,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 147,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 139,196 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 138,840 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 129,556 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 120,588 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 111,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 111,025 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 102,063 miles

play in nearside rear upper 'A' frame suspension bush

slight play in both rear lower antiroll bar bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2011 92,683 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,101 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 59,101 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,921 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 reliability report

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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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What year was FG53 CEJ registered?

FG53 CEJ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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