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HY03 ZSZ

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,859 mi
Last recorded111,859 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ZSZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 111,859 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 111,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 109,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills covered

Fail 12 Apr 2021 109,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible x member (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible x member (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills covered

Fail 3 Oct 2020 109,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front prop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff mounts cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,465 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 102,465 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,412 miles

sills covered

Fail 22 Jan 2018 93,412 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

sills covered

Pass 12 Jun 2017 90,434 miles

Nearside Rear has small cuts

Fail 12 Jun 2017 90,434 miles

Nearside Rear has small cuts

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

Pass 17 May 2016 86,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,743 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 76,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,778 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,772 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,658 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,465 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,067 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,757 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,917 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,348 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,247 miles

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

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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HY03 ZSZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HY03 ZSZ, 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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HY03 ZSZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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