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FM02 JVJ

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Blue Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,844 mi
Last recorded124,844 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited79,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 JVJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 124,844 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on brake flexy pipes advise

rear axle stay bar ball joint worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 142,256 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 142,256 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 128,869 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 128,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement A Bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 121,926 miles

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

front flexi pipe corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 121,926 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

front flexi pipe corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,925 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Engine oily

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2014 111,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Engine oily

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,980 miles

All trailing arm bushes are slightly perished

Both front indicators are starting to show slight white

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

Engine oily

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front discs are worn and corroded

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear antiroll bar droplink slightly worn

Offside rear shock damp no leaks

Power steering pipe damp no leaks

Slight exhaust blow rear of cat

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,670 miles

Both rear trailing arm front and rear bushes slightly perished

Engine oily

Exhaust clamp corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear shock damp no leaks

Slight exhaust blow at middle section

Fail 15 Feb 2012 95,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear trailing arm front and rear bushes slightly perished

Engine oily

Exhaust clamp corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear shock damp no leaks

Slight exhaust blow at middle section

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,124 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake discs worn

unable to view front brake pad condition properly

Fail 9 Mar 2011 88,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front brake discs worn

unable to view front brake pad condition properly

Pass 20 Feb 2010 76,727 miles

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

front + rear brakes no clear view of wear on brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,364 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

advise rear anti roll bar links worn

Fail 26 Feb 2009 66,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

advise rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,169 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,987 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,827 miles

advise slight play n/s/f top track rod end

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?

Based on 51,761 MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,969
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,607
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,481
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FM02 JVJ is a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in Blue with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,420 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM02 JVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM02 JVJ is a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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