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OV53 GOC

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

Blue Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,169 mi
Last recorded147,169 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A83,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 GOC
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 147,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 143,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 139,804 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 137,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 134,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,507 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,372 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 117,914 miles

rear prop shaft joint worn bad

Pass 2 May 2014 112,496 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front pads wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,446 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 108,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

tape around nearside mirror

Fail 20 Mar 2012 104,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

tape around nearside mirror

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,476 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,486 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,511 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side and off side rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,346 miles

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

Based on 2,039 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
5,237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Full Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A reliability report

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OV53 GOC is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A in Blue with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 83,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 GOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV53 GOC is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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