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FG53 CEO

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,679 mi
Last recorded122,679 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CEO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,679 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 122,067 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner worn significantly more than outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner worn significantly more than outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery loose.

bonnet catch doesn't operate as intended.

Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 105,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,792 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake only just met requires

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,048 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

hand brake only just met requires attention soon

oil leak

under-body under-sealed

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 77,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,859 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 74,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,211 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,348 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,348 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,904 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,669 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,604 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,868 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,596 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,187 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,707 miles

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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FG53 CEO is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG53 CEO, 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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FG53 CEO is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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