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RG03 BTY

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,962 mi
Last recorded102,962 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 BTY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,745 miles

handbrake reading low

high handbrake travel

Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,976 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 86,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 82,055 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,928 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,928 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 65,992 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 65,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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RG03 BTY is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RG03 BTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG03 BTY registered?

RG03 BTY is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is RG03 BTY safe to buy?

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