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SC03 YKJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,765 mi
Last recorded126,765 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 YKJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 126,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 126,742 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 124,742 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 122,079 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 118,425 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,690 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 115,652 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,853 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 113,820 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 109,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,462 miles

BOTH BONNET SUPPORT STRUTS WEAK

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 89,462 miles

BOTH BONNET SUPPORT STRUTS WEAK

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT RUBBER (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,143 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,910 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 70,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,509 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,692 miles

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

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

front pads/discs worn close to limit

Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,692 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads/discs worn close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

power steering rack damp

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,526 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,793 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,160 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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SC03 YKJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC03 YKJ, 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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What year was SC03 YKJ registered?

SC03 YKJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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The MOT history for SC03 YKJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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