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FM03 FXT

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FXT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 96,483 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 96,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,809 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Half shaft end float

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Half shaft slight end float

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 89,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,485 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 67,082 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,143 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 50,870 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,922 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 45,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,283 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 33,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,852 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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FM03 FXT is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 FXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM03 FXT is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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