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GJ03 YDD

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Grey Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,880 mi
Last recorded157,880 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto74,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 YDD
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 157,880 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear high level rear brakelight doesn't work

Fail 15 Aug 2018 157,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 147,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance light cover (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear exhaust supporting hanger is corroded although the system is securely mounted

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

high level rear brakelight doesn't work but not a testable item

Fail 21 Jul 2017 147,936 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance light cover (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear exhaust supporting hanger is corroded although the system is securely mounted

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

high level rear brakelight doesn't work but not a testable item

Pass 5 May 2016 129,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

front exhaust clamp is broken although the system is securely mounted

handbrake efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass am MOT (16%)

high level rear brakelight is inoperative

rear exhaust hanger is corroded but the system is securely mounted

Fail 3 May 2016 129,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

front exhaust clamp is broken although the system is securely mounted

handbrake efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass am MOT (16%)

high level rear brakelight is inoperative

rear exhaust hanger is corroded but the system is securely mounted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 113,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust and rear supporting hanger are corroded although the system is securely mounted

nearside rear light cover is damaged although no white light is visible

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,762 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,289 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 68,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,325 miles

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

off side front tyre slight air low

Pass 27 May 2009 62,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 58,183 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,898 miles

slight lift detected in nearside front upper and lower ball joints.

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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GJ03 YDD is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Grey with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 74,567 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 Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ03 YDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ03 YDD is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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