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KE53 ZCK

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Silver Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,961 mi
Last recorded115,961 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZCK
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 115,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle doesn't hold belt under load (7.1.2 (d))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front panhard rod offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid section of nearside front brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid section of nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle upper 'A 'frame bush - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid section of offside front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid section of offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse pipe - corroded and covered with protection; preventing a full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

lower radiator and steering box area is damp with oil and coolant

water in spare wheel well

Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,326 miles

Both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Handbrake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,593 miles

All suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to being failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 100,590 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank purge/vapour canister insecure behind bumper. Bracket rusted off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to being failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,527 miles

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

Nearside Front brake tight

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake tight

oil filter leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2017 92,527 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure upper mount broken (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure loose pivot (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake tight

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake tight

oil filter leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 81,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,264 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamps broken.no exhaust leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2015 73,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamps broken.no exhaust leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 62,271 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,268 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 56,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 51,149 miles

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

metal grinding noise when hand brake applied ???

off side wiper blade splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,970 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 45,970 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,588 miles

Front brake pads are low.

Front tyres are worn close to the legal limit.

Rear tyres are going out of shape.

Slight movement in both upper track rod ends.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front ABS sensor wire insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/front ABS sensor wire insecure

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 reliability report

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KE53 ZCK is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Silver with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 74,401 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 Grand Cherokee Limited V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 ZCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE53 ZCK is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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