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SY53 TCU

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,751 mi
Last recorded122,751 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport81,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 TCU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.5 Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 122,751 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,974 miles

Central Oil leak transfer box rear seal. ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,954 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 105,953 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 101,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,660 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 95,656 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 83,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,084 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,388 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 74,385 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,385 miles

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

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

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,539 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 68,539 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,414 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,098 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,662 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport?

Based on 21,776 MOT tests across 1,415 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,499
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 802
Registration plate lamp not working 413
position lamp(s) not working 397
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 366
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SY53 TCU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY53 TCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY53 TCU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Sport, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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