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FJ53 NHU

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,267 mi
Last recorded102,267 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NHU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,267 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,504 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,648 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front and rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

all steel brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

all steel brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Sep 2016 83,990 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated and support mounting missing

all steel brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all steel brake pipes are slighty corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all steel brake pipes are slighty corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,013 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded and greased

both rear tyres worn on edges and have small age cracks

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,013 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded and greased

both rear tyres worn on edges and have small age cracks

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,433 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,364 miles

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

dog guard fitted, not allowing full inspection to rear adult seatbelts.

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,501 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,092 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front discs corroded on inboard faces.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 50,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front discs corroded on inboard faces.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,570 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,877 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,715 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 40,364 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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FJ53 NHU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 61,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 NHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 NHU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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