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YY53 WHD

2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,099 mi
Last recorded148,099 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto89,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WHD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Crd Sport Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 148,099 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

although brake effort meets requirements, vac is slow building up I would advise further investigation to brake system

Fail 4 Sep 2018 147,828 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 140,657 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 140,654 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Halfshaft oil seal leaking, contaminating braking components ()

Rear window screen cannot be secured in the closed position

Pass 15 Jul 2016 138,989 miles

plastic covers concealing testable items

Pass 22 Sep 2015 133,519 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 133,517 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2015 129,910 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,346 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 125,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 122,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,542 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)

front windows tinted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,335 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,750 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,914 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto?

Based on 16,343 MOT tests across 981 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,841
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 461
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 439
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 317
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 315
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YY53 WHD is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 89,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY53 WHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YY53 WHD is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport Auto, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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