2007 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot — MOT failures & pass rate
583 MOT tests on the 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot are in this dataset, and 67.9% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.6% of the time, so this is 5.5pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 21.6% of all tests — 5.1 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 78 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Patriot fails 29.0% of the time in the 30-60k band and 26.2% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 45.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 31.4% in 2021 to 17.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 21.6% | 126 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 96 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.8% | 34 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.8% | 34 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.3% | 31 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.0% | 29 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 78 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 71 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 64 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 33 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 32 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 32 |
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 | 45.3% | 264 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.3% | 165 |
| 3 | Brakes | 26.4% | 154 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.4% | 90 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 14.6% | 85 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.6% | 62 |
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 | 31 | 29.0% |
| 60-90k | 93 | 30.1% |
| 90-120k | 245 | 35.1% |
| 120-150k | 152 | 30.9% |
| 150k+ | 61 | 26.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 503 | 31.2% |
| Petrol | 80 | 37.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 194 | 31.4% |
| 2022 | 168 | 35.1% |
| 2023 | 109 | 31.2% |
| 2024 | 78 | 34.6% |
| 2025 | 34 | 17.6% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Patriot
On a 2007 Patriot, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 21.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (21.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (16.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.8% 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 Patriots pass their MOT?
67.9% of the 583 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Patriot?
Suspension, recorded in 21.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.5%).
Does the 2007 Patriot get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 29.0% in the 30-60k band to 26.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 583 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.