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BU03 VBF

2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

163,533 mi
Last recorded163,533 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A85,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VBF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Crd A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 163,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Allpipes have been waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between silencer and tailpipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 163,533 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Cable repositioned (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Allpipes have been waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between silencer and tailpipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 158,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All folded down ()

Fail 9 Mar 2022 158,348 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All folded down ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 151,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

strong smell of diesel but not leaking at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2020 150,764 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 139,820 miles

Central Front Lower slight boil leak

Central Rear diff seal slight leaking

Pass 3 May 2018 133,092 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 133,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings scill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 126,434 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2017 126,405 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner body sill area as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 124,812 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 124,764 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,634 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 115,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

cill covers fitted

fuel tank strap rusty

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 115,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

cill covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 110,297 miles

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)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake callipers rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2013 110,287 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,278 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 97,418 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

new rear brake discs fitted park brake will need resetting

Fail 1 Jul 2011 97,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,296 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 88,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2009 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,973 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,206 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 64,206 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s steering rack has slight movement

Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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BU03 VBF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BU03 VBF, 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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BU03 VBF is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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