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KS53 JKF

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 JKF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 116,010 miles

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

Offside 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 has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 116,010 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside 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 has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,919 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 95,414 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 95,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 83,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,298 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 78,216 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,705 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 71,705 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,241 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 67,241 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs in poor condition

rear pads appear low

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,554 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,443 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,694 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

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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KS53 JKF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KS53 JKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 JKF registered?

KS53 JKF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is KS53 JKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 JKF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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