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SY03 UNT

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,641 mi
Last recorded118,641 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 UNT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,641 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 118,641 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,149 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 113,149 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 111,538 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 111,530 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded flat, seats & seat belts not tested

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 107,457 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked.. seat covered..

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 107,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r brake binding..discs rusty (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear seat belts not checked.. seat covered..

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,502 miles

Rear seat belts not checked.. area loaded..covered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four.......... (3.5.1i)

wiper blades poor.....Splitting.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 105,327 miles

Fuel tank insecure retaining strap rotted through (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear seat belts not checked.. area loaded..covered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four.......... (3.5.1i)

wiper blades poor.....Splitting.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,274 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 90,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 90,494 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,760 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,158 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,431 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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SY03 UNT is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver 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 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 SY03 UNT, 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 SY03 UNT registered?

SY03 UNT is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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