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KM53 TYH

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Red Diesel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,131 mi
Last recorded110,131 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TYH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 110,131 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,845 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 87,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 74,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,729 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,638 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,894 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 46,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,904 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 37,620 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 37,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

DISCS CORRODED AND WORN ON REAR AXLE PADS 80% WORN

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,769 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,781 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,781 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,647 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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KM53 TYH is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 2,429cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KM53 TYH, 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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What year was KM53 TYH registered?

KM53 TYH is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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