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KM53 OHT

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

115,288 mi
Last recorded115,288 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee72,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 OHT
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 115,288 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 115,288 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 115,283 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around vehicle and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle covered in grease

Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,245 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 113,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 111,677 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 111,677 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,031 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 110,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,451 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 107,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported intermediate pipe clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,146 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 103,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,092 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,092 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,818 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 96,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 91,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,194 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,590 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front wipers split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2012 83,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front wipers split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,493 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Drivers side window faulty.

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,091 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,991 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,045 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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KM53 OHT is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 72,568 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM53 OHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KM53 OHT is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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