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JNZ 3486

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,825 mi
Last recorded200,825 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 3486
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 200,825 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper subframe bracket front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn subframe upper bracket front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury step bracket excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly does not operate (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 186,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 173,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 161,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r step bracket slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 161,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r step bracket slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 161,590 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 137,688 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front indicators slight discoloured

n/s/front tyre low tread

rear anti roll bar slight play

Fail 21 Feb 2014 137,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,852 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f disc inner face marked

no centre rear belt fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2012 123,641 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f disc inner face marked

Pass 14 Feb 2011 110,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 104,775 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 98,231 miles

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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JNZ 3486 is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JNZ 3486, 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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JNZ 3486 is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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