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FM53 FBG

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,210 mi
Last recorded136,210 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A69,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 FBG
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,210 miles

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

Slight surface rust under vehicle

Underbody heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Jan 2022 136,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Slight surface rust under vehicle

Underbody heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2020 134,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 132,759 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 129,845 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 129,843 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2016 118,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff stabiliser bushes both sides worn

Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,437 miles

slight movement in n/s drag link end-suspension down

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,061 miles

both rear anti roll bar links slight play in a bush

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,695 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,843 miles

slight movement in both rear vertical links

Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,043 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,733 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,282 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 27,879 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
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FM53 FBG is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 69,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM53 FBG, 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 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM53 FBG registered?

FM53 FBG is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is FM53 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 FBG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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