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FV03 YRZ

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,147 mi
Last recorded151,147 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YRZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 151,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

middle brake light not working

Fail 12 Jun 2018 135,789 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

middle brake light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2017 123,482 miles

all tyre treads low

Fail 8 Jun 2017 123,482 miles

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

all tyre treads low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,688 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 114,997 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 108,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,071 miles

low handbrake reading

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,124 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2011 67,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 67,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,767 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,037 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,610 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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FV03 YRZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 73,634 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 YRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV03 YRZ registered?

FV03 YRZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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