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MJ53 VRC

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,308 mi
Last recorded134,308 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd79,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 VRC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 134,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 121,232 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 120,961 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure front anchouring bolt loose (6.6.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheels has slight roughness on rotation

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,119 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust hanger snaped

Fail 23 Jun 2014 97,783 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust hanger snaped

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,526 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,361 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,318 miles

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

nearside front tyre right on limit of 1.6mm and wearing on outside edge advise close eye be kept on tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,827 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 43,758 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,492 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd?

Based on 23,493 MOT tests across 1,411 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,253
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 600
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 433
Registration plate lamp not working 432
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MJ53 VRC is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ53 VRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MJ53 VRC is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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