2007 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,589 MOT tests, the 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee recorded a 74.1% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (26.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.4% of tests against 12.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, component mounting prescribed areas and rbt (sp) — position lamp alone was recorded 110 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 22.2% in the 30-60k band and 29.6% in the 150k+ band, a 7.4-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 36.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 25.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.4% | 260 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.7% | 201 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.0% | 159 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.1% | 81 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 79 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.0% | 64 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 110 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 74 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 73 |
| 4 | Wipers | 58 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 58 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 56 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 36.8% | 584 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.8% | 568 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 21.8% | 347 |
| 4 | Tyres | 19.8% | 315 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 259 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.5% | 231 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 54 | 22.2% |
| 60-90k | 414 | 25.9% |
| 90-120k | 597 | 27.8% |
| 120-150k | 353 | 21.5% |
| 150k+ | 169 | 29.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 434 | 25.1% |
| 2022 | 385 | 28.1% |
| 2023 | 309 | 23.9% |
| 2024 | 248 | 25.4% |
| 2025 | 213 | 27.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Cherokee
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (10.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokees pass their MOT?
74.1% of the 1,589 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.4% of tests, followed by brakes (12.7%).
Does the 2007 Cherokee get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.2% in the 30-60k band to 29.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,589 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.