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J33 PHE

2003 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grey Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,876 mi
Last recorded141,876 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee71,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 PHE
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 141,876 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 141,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 136,637 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 136,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks positive clamp at battery wiring exposed (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

steering feels a bit loose on road test

Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output tinted (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 134,027 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/outrigger (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output tinted (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 131,168 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 131,168 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,838 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 11 Dec 2015 125,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 121,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs and pads are wearing low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 121,173 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs and pads are wearing low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 106,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 91,414 miles

Diff oil leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,151 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

rear pinion seal weaping

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,925 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 76,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in cooling fan

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,699 miles

nearside rear wheel damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2009 66,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear wheel damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,973 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 57,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,885 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,821 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 2,548 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,532
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
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J33 PHE is a 2003 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee in Grey with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,976 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 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J33 PHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J33 PHE is a 2003 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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