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FHZ 3098

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,244 mi
Last recorded102,244 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 3098
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,244 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 102,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing locknut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,317 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,333 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front headlamps will require a polish in the future

Nearside Front mirror unit slightly loose but secure

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bonnet struts leaking (both)

oil leak from a power steering pipe (sweating)

Fail 4 Dec 2018 89,323 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front headlamps will require a polish in the future

Nearside Front mirror unit slightly loose but secure

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bonnet struts leaking (both)

oil leak from a power steering pipe (sweating)

Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,951 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,313 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

bonnet struts weak

brakes slightly juddering

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,469 miles

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 33,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,877 miles

Advise power steering slightly noisey on full lock

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise power steering slightly noisey on full lock

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,621 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

power steering noisey on full lock

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,090 miles

Advise offside rear back plate damp with oil

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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FHZ 3098 is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 73,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FHZ 3098, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FHZ 3098 registered?

FHZ 3098 is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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