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SG53 OLA

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,179 mi
Last recorded104,179 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 OLA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,179 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 103,587 miles

Central Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Chassis to axle flex hose. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Metal pipe on flex hose. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated Metal pipe on flex hose. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,592 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 102,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,938 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 100,938 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 99,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,650 miles

centre exhaust bracket detatched

coolant level low

door mirrors loose

plastic strips on sills

wetness at steering rack

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 97,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket detatched

coolant level low

door mirrors loose

plastic strips on sills

wetness at steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,045 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,877 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)

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s mirror loose

rear exhause mount defective

Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,858 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s mirror loose

rear exhause mount defective

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,741 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 76,741 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 18 May 2009 65,970 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 56,186 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,912 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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SG53 OLA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 61,194 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 V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG53 OLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SG53 OLA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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