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OV53 GTF

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,060 mi
Last recorded118,060 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport81,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 GTF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,060 miles

Central Long travel on hand brake lever

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 11 Aug 2021 118,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Inside arm around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Inside arm around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Long travel on hand brake lever

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,340 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 109,337 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 106,743 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp water ingress

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake force efficiencies low at 18% it would appear adjustment or repair may be necessary

bonnet struts weak

Fail 9 Aug 2019 106,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear position lamp water ingress

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake force efficiencies low at 18% it would appear adjustment or repair may be necessary

bonnet struts weak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,268 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,111 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 100,105 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill panel corroed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,878 miles

n/s front tyre worn away on inner edge

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s front tyre worn away on inner edge

o/s front tyre pressure down

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,824 miles

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

battery loose

front and rear brake discs very rusty

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,525 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 79,850 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,743 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2010 72,522 miles

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,992 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,895 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,922 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,984 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

Based on 17,427 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,039
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
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OV53 GTF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 81,917 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 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 509 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 GTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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OV53 GTF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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