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HJ53 VYM

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VYM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,720 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,040 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

front no.plate

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear no. plate

Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,040 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

front no.plate

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear no. plate

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,279 miles

Front brake discs corroded and wearing wearing slightly low

High level brake light not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs corroded and wearing low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 60,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine oil on minimum

Front brake discs corroded and wearing wearing slightly low

High level brake light not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs corroded and wearing low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,329 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,591 miles

engine oily

stone chip windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,067 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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HJ53 VYM is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 73,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ53 VYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ53 VYM is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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