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KY53 AKZ

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Maroon Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,462 mi
Last recorded103,462 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 AKZ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 103,462 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn to the metal from binding brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle top mount bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine warning light on

Pass 30 May 2017 102,949 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle top mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Apr 2017 102,949 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering shaft lower under load (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end , under load (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play upper steering shaft under load (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle top mount (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2015 98,779 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on flexi hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both, on front flexi hoses pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to lens

Fail 12 Dec 2015 98,447 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on flexi hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both, on front flexi hoses pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to lens

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 95,327 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

high level stop light not working

parking brake travel long

Pass 31 Dec 2014 95,327 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

high level stop light not working

parking brake travel long

Pass 4 Jan 2014 90,093 miles

parking brake reserve travel is limited

Pass 12 Jan 2013 84,922 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak to nearside front differential/drive shaft seal

Fail 5 Jan 2013 84,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak to nearside front differential/drive shaft seal

Pass 3 May 2012 77,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to nearside rear light cluster

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 2 May 2012 77,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to nearside rear light cluster

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,236 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear light lens broken - not showing white light to rear

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,731 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 63,705 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 57,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,383 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,904 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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KY53 AKZ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Maroon with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 88,974 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 Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY53 AKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KY53 AKZ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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