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YM53 CXY

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,094 mi
Last recorded104,094 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 CXY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited V6 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 104,094 miles

Coil spring corroded All four front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body components are corroded

slight Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 30 Jul 2025 104,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 15 Jun 2024 93,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 91,852 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 90,003 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp lenses dulling (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing as slight scrubbing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise all round surface rust on suspension and under body

Pass 24 May 2021 88,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 88,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam connector bad wire conector (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 86,721 miles

Offside Headlamp and sidelight dull

Fail 20 May 2020 86,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp and sidelight dull

Pass 28 May 2019 83,862 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 83,862 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,348 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2017 77,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 72,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,730 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,696 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 63,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,439 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,627 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,935 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto?

Based on 14,564 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,896
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 368
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 334
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 248
Registration plate lamp not working 245
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YM53 CXY is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 61,194 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 Cherokee Limited V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 368 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM53 CXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YM53 CXY registered?

YM53 CXY is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 Auto, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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