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WG53 TFJ

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,234 mi
Last recorded120,234 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto88,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 TFJ
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,234 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 115,560 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 105,714 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 101,653 miles

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

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

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

rear upper diff support bushes worn

Fail 11 May 2020 101,653 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear upper diff support bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,333 miles

Front front brake disc worn

fuel injectors blowing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,978 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 51,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,942 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,861 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split on end.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,065 miles

bonnet struts defective

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,665 miles

slight play in steering joints

o/s frt tyre sidewall damage

play in rear drop links

poor image on headlights

Fail 4 Feb 2008 38,664 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

poor image on headlights

slight play in steering joints

o/s frt tyre sidewall damage

play in rear drop links

frt discs wearing

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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WG53 TFJ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WG53 TFJ, 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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WG53 TFJ is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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