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ML53 CWA

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,442 mi
Last recorded130,442 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 CWA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear age related cracks in tyre tread

Fail 22 Mar 2018 130,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear age related cracks in tyre tread

Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 119,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Diff support mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Diff support mount (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 109,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Diff support mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Diff support mount (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 98,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 82,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/side and o/side front and rear tyres inner side walls cracking

o/side front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2013 68,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 67,081 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 65,187 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,728 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 25,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Sep 2006 20,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,291 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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ML53 CWA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 73,634 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 ML53 CWA, 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 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML53 CWA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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