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FY03 FVD

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 FVD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 125,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 122,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 106,552 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 102,841 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 102,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,814 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,511 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 96,270 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 94,325 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,717 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 84,717 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,302 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 68,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,157 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 65,147 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 May 2006 52,087 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 52,087 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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FY03 FVD is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY03 FVD, 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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FY03 FVD is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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