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MJ53 UCH

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,708 mi
Last recorded126,708 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A85,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 UCH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 126,708 miles

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

engine covers fitted

o/s/f brake slight grabbing and pads close to 1.5 mm

Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,912 miles

Nearside front upper wishbone bushes perished

Offside front upper wishbone bushes perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 118,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front upper wishbone bushes perished

Offside front upper wishbone bushes perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 114,073 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 114,071 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,680 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,845 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,520 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,784 miles

long hand brake travel

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,223 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE .

Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,486 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 55,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 47,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,417 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A?

Based on 50,129 MOT tests across 2,940 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,858
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,379
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,090
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 980
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
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MJ53 UCH is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 85,142 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 Limited Crd A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,379 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ53 UCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MJ53 UCH is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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