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FY53 YZZ

2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A

Black Lpg 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,797 mi
Last recorded154,797 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A80,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 YZZ
MakeJeep
ModelGr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 154,797 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 150,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 143,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 143,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,948 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 121,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 117,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 110,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 110,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 106,580 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 106,580 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,670 miles

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

bonnet shock absorbers weak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 101,670 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet shock absorbers weak

Pass 1 May 2013 97,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 90,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,507 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 81,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,027 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 70,027 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,783 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,783 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,992 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A?

Based on 5,910 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,548
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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FY53 YZZ is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A in Black with a 4,701cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 80,355 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 Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY53 YZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY53 YZZ is a 2003 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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