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BJ53 UZG

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,276 mi
Last recorded112,276 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A85,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UZG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 112,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 100,343 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 100,343 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 100,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded within prescribed area, within 30 cm of lower seat belt reel mounting on 'B' Pillar and drivers seat subframe (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,831 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 97,830 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 94,615 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 93,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 88,465 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 84,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 82,605 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,922 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 71,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,297 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside sill step damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2012 65,254 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,978 miles

Offside exterior mirror casing damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,510 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,579 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 30,579 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,847 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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BJ53 UZG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ53 UZG, 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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BJ53 UZG is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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