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FM53 DDV

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,569 mi
Last recorded68,569 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 DDV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,569 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

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

rear exhaust mounting is broken

tow bar ball not fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,606 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

both wipers are streaky

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

rear exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,906 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,906 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,735 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,523 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror insecure.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 22,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,756 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,172 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,937 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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FM53 DDV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM53 DDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM53 DDV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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