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FJ53 NKO

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,879 mi
Last recorded109,879 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A83,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NKO
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 109,879 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 109,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 109,733 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn eneven on outer edge and getting low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

center exhaust clamp heavily corroded

front discs heavily worn/corroded

rear diff mounts splitting/perishing

rear discs heavily worn/corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 103,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 93,428 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 88,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid low

handbrake slight high

n\s and o\s track rod end slight play

n\s\f brake pads low

wipers split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 88,005 miles

brake fluid low

handbrake slight high

n\s and o\s track rod end slight play

n\s\f brake pads low

wipers split

Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,622 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,800 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

Based on 2,039 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A reliability report

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FJ53 NKO is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 83,088 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 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 NKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 NKO is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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