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GK53 VJF

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,056 mi
Last recorded111,056 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VJF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,056 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sills/outer sills

heat shield loose

plastic sills covers fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,591 miles

Offside Rear inner sill

Rear both starting to wear inner edges

all tyre valves perished

Fail 2 Oct 2019 104,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill

Rear both starting to wear inner edges

all tyre valves perished

Fail 15 Apr 2019 101,861 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,083 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion o/s floor pan

Fail 5 Apr 2018 94,083 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion o/s floor pan

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe too manifold flange (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 79,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe too manifold flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,258 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 73,258 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,056 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

light play on rear axle centre ball joint

Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,634 miles

slight up & down play in front prop rear joint

Fail 27 Apr 2011 52,519 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,519 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,206 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,298 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 33,018 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,288 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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GK53 VJF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,918 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 GK53 VJF, 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 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK53 VJF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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