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VN52 BJY

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,806 mi
Last recorded164,806 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 BJY
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 164,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 157,142 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2015 141,772 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay u/s

Fail 12 Nov 2015 141,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay u/s

Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,454 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

wipers only work on full speed

Fail 28 Nov 2014 126,251 miles

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

wipers only work on full speed

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,715 miles

wipers only work on high speed

Fail 31 Oct 2013 113,715 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

wipers only work on high speed

Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,631 miles

chip in screen

Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,388 miles

front discs poor inner faces, pads getting low near side

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,264 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,945 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,478 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,631 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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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VN52 BJY is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 88,974 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 VN52 BJY, 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 23 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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VN52 BJY is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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