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SP53 KNX

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,139 mi
Last recorded132,139 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 KNX
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 132,139 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 132,134 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,883 miles

Bonnet struts weak and not holding bonnet open

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox rubber mounting debonded / advise replacement ASAP

Nearside Front Axle leaking oil at inner cv joint

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box idle arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise replacement ASAP (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle leaking oil ( at brake disc )

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise replacement ASAP (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel has a chip out of rim

coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 127,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Bonnet struts weak and not holding bonnet open

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox rubber mounting debonded / advise replacement ASAP

Nearside Front Axle leaking oil at inner cv joint

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box idle arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise replacement ASAP (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle leaking oil ( at brake disc )

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise replacement ASAP (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel has a chip out of rim

coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 120,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly. advise replacement.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet struts weak, advise replacements.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 120,478 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamps broken, times two. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill lip by trailing arm mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill lip by trailing arm mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly. advise replacement.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet struts weak, advise replacements.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet struts weak . strong advise replacements

item removed from drivers view

offside wheel rim slightly damaged

oil leak on front diff

Fail 27 Aug 2015 107,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

bonnet struts weak . strong advise replacements

item removed from drivers view

offside wheel rim slightly damaged

oil leak on front diff

Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 102,913 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,515 miles

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

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2011 100,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,032 miles

both front flexy hose securing bolts

n/s/r brake slight grabbing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,041 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,213 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?

Based on 59,684 MOT tests across 4,059 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,059
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 1,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,529
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,419
Registration plate lamp not working 1,386
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1,336
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SP53 KNX is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 88,974 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 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 1,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 KNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP53 KNX is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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