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VE53 WHK

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,649 mi
Last recorded127,649 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 WHK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 127,649 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,649 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,597 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 120,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 116,770 miles

engine oil leak

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2019 111,079 miles

general underside corrosion

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2017 103,674 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,466 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

mid exhaust bracket

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,428 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,231 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust hanger

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,716 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,043 miles

coolant header tank cap missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,985 miles

both front steel brake pipes to flexible hoses are coroding

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,768 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

header tank hose split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,988 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 41,988 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 36,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,470 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,724 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 21,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel long

play in nearside rear wheel possible wheel bearing

slight wear in both front lower ball joints

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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VE53 WHK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE53 WHK, 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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VE53 WHK is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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