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VA53 BYP

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,514 mi
Last recorded158,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 BYP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 158,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/outside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 156,316 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 149,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion too undercarriage, not considered excessive

propshaft removed

Pass 20 Jun 2019 142,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

propshaft removed

Fail 15 Jun 2019 142,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

propshaft removed

Pass 18 Jun 2018 131,342 miles

Front brakes worn

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 131,342 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brakes worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 116,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,245 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 103,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2013 97,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,876 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 89,876 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 78,806 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 78,595 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 65,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,094 miles

n/s and o/s/r trailing arm rear bushs showing signs of small splits/perishing (advisable)

u shapped mounting above rear diff,o/s rubber bush starting to split

very slight play in n/s and o/s/f upper drag link ends (advisable)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,865 miles

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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VA53 BYP is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 88,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA53 BYP, 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 22 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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VA53 BYP is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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