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FE03 VLA

2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,865 mi
Last recorded137,865 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VLA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 137,865 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 135,021 miles

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)

Offside rear hub damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 131,932 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 130,570 miles

slight bearing noise from area of aux belt guide

Fail 6 Jul 2012 130,570 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight bearing noise from area of aux belt guide

Pass 9 Sep 2011 124,089 miles

offside rear brake effort reduced

Pass 11 Sep 2010 114,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,522 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 101,522 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 84,069 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 83,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,702 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,932 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,967 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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FE03 VLA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE03 VLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE03 VLA registered?

FE03 VLA is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 VLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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