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YK53 HZW

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto

Black Lpg 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,576 mi
Last recorded101,576 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto74,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 HZW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,956cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,576 miles

front brake pads worn

handbrake travel

brake fluid below maximum level in resevoir

footbrake travel

offside front brake disc badly corroded on the inside face,both front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 16 Apr 2013 101,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

brake fluid below maximum level in resevoir

footbrake travel

front brake pads worn

handbrake travel

offside front brake disc badly corroded on the inside face,both front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 15 May 2012 82,778 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

handbrake travel

tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test

Pass 11 May 2011 68,789 miles

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

engine management light on

handbrake travel

Pass 5 May 2010 53,442 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 53,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 35,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 8 May 2009 35,589 miles

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

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front diff has oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2006 22,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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YK53 HZW is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto in Black with a 3,956cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK53 HZW, 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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YK53 HZW is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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