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KW03 CDU

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,524 mi
Last recorded128,524 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 CDU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,524 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 128,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 125,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top stop light not working

transfer box oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 118,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,144 miles

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

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

Rear reg plate insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2015 112,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear reg plate insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,990 miles

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

n/s/r flexi ferrule corroded.

o/s door mirror slightly insecure.

power steering noisey on full lock,

steel sections of both front flexi brake hoses corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,204 miles

Corrosion to offside rear inner door shut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate slightly loose

Fail 22 Jul 2013 95,204 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion to offside rear inner door shut

Rear number plate slightly loose

Fail 9 Jul 2013 95,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front disc,s pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,260 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,416 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 57,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 48,625 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 48,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,328 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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KW03 CDU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 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 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW03 CDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW03 CDU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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