2007 Chrysler-Jeep Crossfire — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 253 MOT tests, the 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Crossfire recorded an 82.6% pass rate. That is 9.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.7%) and brakes (5.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, headlamp and headlamp aim — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 17 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Crossfire fails 14.2% of the time in the 30-60k band and 15.2% at 90-120k, a spread of only 1.0 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 22.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 22 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.9% | 15 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.7% | 12 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 11 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 17 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 12 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 4 | Wipers | 7 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 6 |
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 | 22.5% | 57 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.3% | 54 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.8% | 40 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 37 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 14.2% | 36 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.5% | 14 |
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 | 134 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 59 | 27.1% |
| 90-120k | 33 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57 | 15.8% |
| 2022 | 54 | 16.7% |
| 2023 | 54 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 44 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 44 | 22.7% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Crossfire
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.9% 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.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Crossfires pass their MOT?
82.6% of the 253 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Crossfire MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Crossfire?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.7% of tests, followed by brakes (5.9%).
Does the 2007 Crossfire get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.2% in the 30-60k band to 15.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 253 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.