2005 Chrysler-Jeep Crossfire — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Crossfire passed 80.0% of its 645 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (11.6%) and suspension (9.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, component mounting prescribed areas and individual direction indicators — headlamp aim alone was recorded 39 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 2.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 43.8% once past 120-150k — 14.9× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 30.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 23.2% in 2021 to 21.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.6% | 75 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.0% | 58 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.0% | 32 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.2% | 27 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 22 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 39 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 39 |
| 3 | Individual direction indicators | 31 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 29 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 25 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 30.2% | 195 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.0% | 155 |
| 3 | Suspension | 23.9% | 154 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 20.5% | 132 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 16.6% | 107 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.8% | 70 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 34 | 2.9% |
| 30-60k | 168 | 15.5% |
| 60-90k | 249 | 19.7% |
| 90-120k | 156 | 23.1% |
| 120-150k | 32 | 43.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 151 | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 144 | 18.8% |
| 2023 | 129 | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 118 | 19.5% |
| 2025 | 103 | 21.4% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Crossfire
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.0% 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.
- Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Crossfires pass their MOT?
80.0% of the 645 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Crossfire MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Crossfire?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.6% of tests, followed by suspension (9.0%).
Does the 2005 Crossfire get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.9% in the 0-30k band to 43.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 645 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.