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KF53 BFA

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Silver Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,015 mi
Last recorded139,015 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto74,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 BFA
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 139,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 120,525 miles

all four suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 120,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

all four suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 108,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate loose but not considered insecure

brake lights not working on tow bar electrics

osf wiper split but still clearing the screen

Fail 26 Jan 2012 108,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear number plate loose but not considered insecure

brake lights not working on tow bar electrics

osf wiper split but still clearing the screen

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 83,598 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,570 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,098 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto?

Based on 41,381 MOT tests across 4,570 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
4,841
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,116
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,045
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,552
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KF53 BFA is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Silver with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 74,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF53 BFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KF53 BFA is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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