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ET03 OFZ

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OFZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 86,653 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken. (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front screen chipped outside the swept zone.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

dents all over drivers side doors and wings.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,567 miles

Centre Front prop shaft rubber split.

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front window will not open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 82,567 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)

Oil leak ()

Centre Front prop shaft rubber split.

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front window will not open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2015 79,692 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,426 miles

Nearside 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)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2014 76,423 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s body has impact damage

Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s body has impact damage

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,711 miles

impact damage o/s bodywork

o/s/f plastic carch loose but not insercure

Pass 24 May 2010 37,964 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wear on inside edges

impact damage offside body

Pass 1 May 2009 30,025 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 30,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,351 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,748 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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ET03 OFZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 68,182 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET03 OFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET03 OFZ registered?

ET03 OFZ is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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