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WM03 KAU

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,778 mi
Last recorded236,778 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 KAU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 236,778 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 236,767 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear sub frame mountings worn

Pass 11 May 2011 221,947 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 207,758 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 194,428 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 173,594 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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WM03 KAU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WM03 KAU, 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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What year was WM03 KAU registered?

WM03 KAU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WM03 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 KAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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