Jeep Cherokee Crd A MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 6 model years and 6,689 tests, the Jeep Cherokee Crd A passes its MOT 70.8% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (27.4% fail rate), the Cherokee Crd A comes out 1.9pp worse. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
Best and worst Cherokee Crd A years
Ranked across Cherokee Crd A years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
The strongest year on this record is 2006 (72.6% pass rate); the weakest is 2003 (68.2%). Older cars carry more of the difference than the average implies.
No single area dominates — brakes (17.4%) and lighting & signalling (16.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), component mounting prescribed areas and position lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 489 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 22.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 33.8% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 36.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 28.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 30.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Cherokee Crd A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,238 | 68.2% | 31.8% | Brakes |
| 2004 | 1,351 | 68.8% | 31.2% | Brakes |
| 2005 | 1,147 | 71.8% | 28.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 1,361 | 72.6% | 27.4% | Brakes |
| 2007 | 1,589 | 72.1% | 27.9% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.4% | 1,161 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 1,067 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.6% | 712 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.6% | 508 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.5% | 303 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.1% | 275 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 258 |
| 8 | Steering | 3.2% | 216 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 489 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 419 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 386 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 287 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 254 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 252 |
| 7 | Wipers | 248 |
| 8 | Ball joint dust cover | 238 |
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 | 36.1% | 2,414 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.0% | 2,207 |
| 3 | Tyres | 22.7% | 1,519 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 20.0% | 1,339 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.2% | 1,085 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 951 |
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 | 36 | 22.2% |
| 30-60k | 272 | 17.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,402 | 25.9% |
| 90-120k | 2,578 | 29.8% |
| 120-150k | 1,783 | 31.4% |
| 150k+ | 616 | 33.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,835 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | 1,638 | 29.9% |
| 2023 | 1,310 | 29.2% |
| 2024 | 1,067 | 29.6% |
| 2025 | 839 | 30.1% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Cherokee Crd A
- Brakes (17.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (16.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.6% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Cherokee Crd A?
70.8% of the 6,689 Jeep Cherokee Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 29.2% fail rate, across model years 2002–2007.
What does the Jeep Cherokee Crd A most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 17.4% of tests, then lighting & signalling (16.0%).
Which Cherokee Crd A years are best and worst for MOT results?
2006 has the best pass rate at 72.6% and 2003 the weakest at 68.2%, from 1,361 and 1,238 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Cherokee Crd A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 22.2% for cars in the 0-30k band and 33.8% for 150k+, a 11.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,689 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.