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MD03 AVC

2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,817 mi
Last recorded163,817 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A80,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 AVC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Extreme Sport A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 163,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 163,768 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel set back in arch fouling body when turning (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount near rear axle broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

handbrake low performance o/s & n/s rear

Pass 14 Sep 2018 152,009 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 152,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,416 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 128,352 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 128,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 117,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 117,457 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,248 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2013 111,248 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2012 97,362 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,222 miles

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

rear discs corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,532 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,086 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 25,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,981 miles

front offside inner cv boot leaking grease

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A?

Based on 6,200 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 177
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 163
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
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MD03 AVC is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 80,238 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 Extreme Sport A fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD03 AVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MD03 AVC is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Extreme Sport A, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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