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FV53 SMX

2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport64,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 SMX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,583 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 97,577 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 94,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hand brake has Excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,624 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 92,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,077 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 88,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure control arm outer bushes move within the arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,421 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,478 miles

METAL PIPE AS PART OF (TO REAR AXLE) FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL PIPE AS PART OF N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL PIPE AS PART OF O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 50,476 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

METAL PIPE AS PART OF (TO REAR AXLE) FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL PIPE AS PART OF N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL PIPE AS PART OF O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,106 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs worn, corroded andscored

brake lines corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 45,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs worn, corroded andscored

brake lines corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 43,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discvs pitted and front brake discs scored

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,705 miles

rear brake discvs pitted and front brake discs scored

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,587 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,540 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 28,526 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,988 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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FV53 SMX is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 64,785 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 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV53 SMX, 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 22 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV53 SMX registered?

FV53 SMX is a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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