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BJ53 HFC

2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Silver Diesel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HFC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,429cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 73,967 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,576 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 73,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,327 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,462 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,004 miles

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

sill covers wing liners

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,184 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,567 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 64,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,711 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,711 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,950 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 47,946 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,741 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,126 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,012 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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BJ53 HFC is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 HFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ53 HFC is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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