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FM52 ZBY

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,250 mi
Last recorded102,250 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 ZBY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,250 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on 10mm limit (8.3.1a)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

slight play in steering rack inner joints

tow bar hitch removed at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2015 102,212 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on 10mm limit (8.3.1a)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

slight play in steering rack inner joints

tow bar hitch removed at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,767 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 88,417 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,659 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 4 Nov 2013 83,647 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,399 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 77,399 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,704 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 71,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,218 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,423 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 53,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,261 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,526 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,944 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 39,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,947 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 28,355 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 28,351 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 27,186 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?

Based on 21,568 MOT tests across 1,357 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,452
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 846
Registration plate lamp not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 311
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FM52 ZBY is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 82,398 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 Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM52 ZBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FM52 ZBY registered?

FM52 ZBY is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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