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YO53 RKJ

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,156 mi
Last recorded95,156 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd79,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RKJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 95,156 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 95,148 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,462 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 91,461 miles

Nearside rear brake binding 32kg (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front on inside (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,771 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn at front next to gearbox.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,771 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn at front next to gearbox.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 78,428 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,757 miles

offside rear brake backplate seems to have a light covering of oil on it but unable to see inner disc or pad so have to pass but advise checked

Fail 1 Nov 2012 70,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake backplate seems to have a light covering of oil on it but unable to see inner disc or pad so have to pass but advise checked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,186 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,512 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd?

Based on 23,493 MOT tests across 1,411 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,253
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 600
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 433
Registration plate lamp not working 432
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YO53 RKJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 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 Crd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YO53 RKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YO53 RKJ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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