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VA53 HHB

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,724 mi
Last recorded114,724 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport81,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HHB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2021 114,720 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 114,266 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight drag on brake

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

Offside Rear slight drag on brake

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 114,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight drag on brake

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

Offside Rear slight drag on brake

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,589 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight oil leak at hub

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 106,436 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight leak from hub

Fail 5 Sep 2018 106,463 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing rearmost joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight leak from hub

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in front propshaft rear joint and splines

Fail 7 Sep 2017 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in front propshaft rear joint and splines

Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost inner bush (2.4.G.2)

play in rear of front propshaft

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,205 miles

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre pressure apears low

outer sill undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 70,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 58,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 2,5 mm inner edges

hand brake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,681 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 47,428 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,995 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 37,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2008 33,364 miles

all four road tyres getting low 2mm

crack in front number plate

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f wiper split

rear brake discs slightly corroded/lipped

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2007 26,760 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport?

Based on 17,427 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,039
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 422
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 344
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 340
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VA53 HHB is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 81,917 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 Crd Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 509 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA53 HHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VA53 HHB is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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