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WU53 VMA

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Maroon Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,262 mi
Last recorded172,262 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee72,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 VMA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 172,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 161,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 146,637 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 131,138 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 124,063 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

all flexy hoses corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 121,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 121,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,560 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 113,558 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 102,762 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 92,779 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 92,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,633 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,946 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 59,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 59,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 59,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front differential leaking oil

Pass 14 May 2009 43,627 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2008 32,617 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 32,613 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 32,062 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 32,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 71,740 MOT tests across 8,085 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,085
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
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WU53 VMA is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Maroon with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 72,568 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 Grand Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 400 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU53 VMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU53 VMA is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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