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HF53 DCV

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,453 mi
Last recorded96,453 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DCV
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,453 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 92,277 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,521 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 885,621 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,584 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 81,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,694 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,798 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,149 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,030 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,763 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,344 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,213 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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HF53 DCV is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 88,974 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 Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 DCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF53 DCV is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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