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BG53 OTU

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,224 mi
Last recorded146,224 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A85,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OTU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 146,224 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 146,224 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only o/s rear (3.1.2)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing both sides rear (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 139,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 133,658 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 133,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil Leak

Coolant Light Illuminated

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,012 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 115,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,875 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,278 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 94,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 85,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs coroded with rust

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,475 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,041 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A?

Based on 50,129 MOT tests across 2,940 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,858
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,379
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,090
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 980
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
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BG53 OTU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 85,142 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 A fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,379 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 OTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BG53 OTU registered?

BG53 OTU is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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