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HJ03 YBM

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,757 mi
Last recorded147,757 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 YBM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 147,757 miles

BONNET STAY STRUTS WEAK

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 146,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

bonnet stay struts weak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 146,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet stay struts weak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 145,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 143,856 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 143,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 136,232 miles

front pads and discs wearing low

Fail 23 Mar 2012 129,795 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

front brake pads low

oil leak from rear diff vent pipe

Pass 23 Mar 2012 129,795 miles

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

front brake pads low

oil leak from rear diff vent pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2011 115,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 115,253 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 100,038 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,740 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear prop shaft dust cover damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2009 82,740 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil/fluid leaking from o/s/r hub

rear prop shaft dust cover damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,500 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,191 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust centre box loose

prop shaft dust cover missing

Fail 13 Mar 2007 50,191 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust centre box loose

prop shaft dust cover missing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,848 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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HJ03 YBM is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 68,182 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ03 YBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ03 YBM registered?

HJ03 YBM is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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