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MK02 OBZ

2002 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,323 mi
Last recorded188,323 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 OBZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 188,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak

power steering leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 188,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush diff mount (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 174,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 5 Aug 2014 174,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Aug 2013 166,057 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 8 Aug 2013 166,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Aug 2012 156,517 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 156,512 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 145,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 139,902 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 139,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

High level stop light not working

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 133,345 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 118,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 100,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,757 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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MK02 OBZ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 88,242 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK02 OBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK02 OBZ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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