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KY53 UBU

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,748 mi
Last recorded107,748 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V874,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 UBU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Limited V8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 107,748 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 107,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,669 miles

front diff leaking oil

Fail 1 Oct 2012 100,389 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,146 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 84,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,184 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 78,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 59,673 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,644 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8?

Based on 31,277 MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,269
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,080
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,006
Brake pipe excessively corroded 854
constant velocity joint gaiter split 846
position lamp(s) not working 840
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 reliability report

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KY53 UBU is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 74,486 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 Limited V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY53 UBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY53 UBU registered?

KY53 UBU is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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