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HK53 KLC

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,667 mi
Last recorded134,667 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 KLC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 134,667 miles

***INJECTORS LEAKING TOXIC FUMES***

**PARKING BRAKE LEVER FAULTY**

ALL BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

REAR FOG LAMP SWITCH FAULTY

Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,210 miles

** faulty parking brake lever **

battery loose

drivers' door mirror damaged

rear axle 'A' frame bushes worn

rear brake discs rusty

rear tyre treads low

Pass 3 Apr 2014 122,782 miles

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

fog light switch stiff (part of headlamp switch)

parkbrake lever occasionally travels almost to end of reserve movement

Fail 2 Apr 2014 122,782 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fog light switch stiff (part of headlamp switch)

nearside front tyre worn & feathered inner edge

parkbrake lever occasionally travels almost to end of reserve movement

Pass 4 May 2013 112,268 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly inner edge

vehicle rear starting to pull to right when parkbrake applied during brake decelerometer test

Fail 1 May 2013 112,277 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly inner edge

vehicle rear starting to pull to right when parkbrake applied during brake decelerometer test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,558 miles

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

noise from engine,possibly injector seat leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,083 miles

osf tyre wearing low==long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,449 miles

nearside front tyre on wear limit.

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 42,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,284 miles

movement in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 13 Dec 2006 31,284 miles

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

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

movement in both front lower ball joints.

nearside rear tyre on limit.

offside rear tyre on limit.

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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HK53 KLC is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HK53 KLC, 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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HK53 KLC is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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