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BL53 BFO

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,713 mi
Last recorded127,713 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A85,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 BFO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 127,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 118,020 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 114,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,087 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 104,732 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 97,760 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sharp edge on door mirror cover.

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid slightly discoloured.

Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 70,253 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,764 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,764 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2014 59,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 59,575 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 54,070 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in sidewall

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

Pass 28 May 2012 49,099 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 42,654 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on the edges, 4mm tread depth

n/s & o/s steering rack gaiter have dampness

Pass 27 May 2010 37,735 miles

Needs Tracking checked

Fail 24 May 2010 37,735 miles

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

Needs Tracking checked

Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,253 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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BL53 BFO is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 BFO, 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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BL53 BFO is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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