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KD03 BFX

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,864 mi
Last recorded48,864 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 BFX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,864 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,594 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,525 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 48,525 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,010 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold? (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,771 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

oil leak, possibly from filter area

Pass 1 May 2015 42,272 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 42,234 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 39,767 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 39,767 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

both rear axle seals leaking

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,395 miles

Bonnet struts worn

Slight play offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,559 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dampness around steering box

front brake pads low

slight lift in n/s/f ball joint

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 22 Apr 2010 28,860 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dampness around steering box

front brake pads low

slight lift in n/s/f ball joint

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,002 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in both drag link ball joints

Pass 25 Apr 2006 16,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KD03 BFX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KD03 BFX, 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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KD03 BFX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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