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MW53 VJG

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,818 mi
Last recorded85,818 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd79,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VJG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrakes travels to high

Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,366 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front popshaft missing

Fail 2 Aug 2019 84,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front popshaft missing

Pass 4 Aug 2018 81,252 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 81,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,745 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front propshaft missing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,521 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,521 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,971 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,105 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,455 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,224 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,001 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,445 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 47,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,435 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 33,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 27,072 miles

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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MW53 VJG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MW53 VJG, 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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What year was MW53 VJG registered?

MW53 VJG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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