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KM53 TZA

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto89,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TZA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 81,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill inner centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill inner centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive And rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,453 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 80,449 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror insecure

Offside Front Seatbelt poor retraction

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,082 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive And at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,635 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine and at rear diff ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 74,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper sticking

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine and at rear diff ()

w/screen washers jet to high

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Cracked (8.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake sticking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Cracked (8.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake sticking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 70,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,414 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,274 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,252 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 63,205 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,998 miles

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

both front tyres worn at edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,299 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak at engine poss coming from back of turbo

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,392 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2006 39,789 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?

Based on 16,343 MOT tests across 981 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,841
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 461
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 439
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 317
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 315
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KM53 TZA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 89,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM53 TZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KM53 TZA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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