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YX53 KYU

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 4701cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,098 mi
Last recorded62,098 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 KYU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,701cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Trailing arm 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.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 57,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing in spection of outer sills

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,159 miles

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

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

Nearside rear light has broken lens, with temrorary repair

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,624 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s rear lamp lens repaired with lens tape, just acceptable at time of test.

o/s rear and n/s front tyres right on legal limit!.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,545 miles

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

n/s rear lamp damaged and repaired with lens tape, only just acceptable at time of test, requires new lamp!.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 39,494 miles

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

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

n/s rear lamp damaged and repaired with lens tape, only just acceptable at time of test, requires new lamp!.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyre treads wearing low in the center.

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

n/s rear lamp damaged, but satisfactory repair has been carried out with lens tape.

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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YX53 KYU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 4,701cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX53 KYU, 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 YX53 KYU registered?

YX53 KYU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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