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YV03 VAX

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,945 mi
Last recorded82,945 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VAX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,945 miles

Airbox/Air filter insecure.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged in several places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavily perished & cracking/splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 82,926 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Airbox/Air filter insecure.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged in several places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavily perished & cracking/splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 77,477 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,245 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 69,245 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,461 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,908 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,837 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 50,837 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,680 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,184 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,147 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,935 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 19,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 14,521 miles

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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YV03 VAX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YV03 VAX, 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 YV03 VAX registered?

YV03 VAX is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YV03 VAX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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