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AF03 TZS

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,325 mi
Last recorded111,325 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 TZS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 111,325 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 111,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Engine mounting bush worn but not to excess

Pass 18 Nov 2024 109,069 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 109,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,818 miles

drive belt worn

Fail 6 Nov 2023 105,818 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drive belt worn

Pass 10 Nov 2022 103,802 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

bonnet struts not working

vehicle restricted view

Fail 9 Nov 2022 103,802 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

bonnet struts not working

vehicle restricted view

Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,133 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

vehicle restricted view

Fail 15 Nov 2021 101,133 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

vehicle restricted view

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle restricted view

Fail 4 Nov 2020 97,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,835 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,835 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,035 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,453 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 84,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,339 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 83,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,789 miles

prop shaft gaitor damaged

nearside rear sill corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear sill corrosion

prop shaft gaitor damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,123 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,464 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,640 miles

advise both rear and n/s/f tyres on limit must replace now and advise front brake disc's

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,110 miles

advise n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,382 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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AF03 TZS is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 68,182 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 TZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF03 TZS registered?

AF03 TZS is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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