2001 Jeep Cherokee Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2001 Jeep Cherokee Crd passed 72.4% of its 272 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 27.3%, so the 2001 Cherokee Crd sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.4%) and lighting & signalling (14.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, pins and bushes and prescribed areas — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 28 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2001 Cherokee Crd fails 28.0% of the time in the 90-120k band and 26.8% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 49.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.7% in 2021 to 27.0% in 2024, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.4% | 42 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 39 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.7% | 29 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.2% | 25 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.3% | 20 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 6.3% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 28 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 16 |
| 3 | Prescribed areas | 16 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 15 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 14 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 14 |
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 | 49.3% | 134 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.7% | 78 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 22.8% | 62 |
| 4 | Tyres | 22.4% | 61 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 21.0% | 57 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.8% | 51 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 75 | 28.0% |
| 120-150k | 107 | 29.0% |
| 150k+ | 71 | 26.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 101 | 30.7% |
| 2022 | 66 | 28.8% |
| 2023 | 45 | 22.2% |
| 2024 | 37 | 27.0% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Cherokee Crd
On a 2001 Cherokee Crd, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.4% 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 (14.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.7% 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.
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 2001 Jeep Cherokee Crds pass their MOT?
72.4% of the 272 2001 Jeep Cherokee Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Crd?
Suspension, recorded in 15.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.3%).
Does the 2001 Cherokee Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.0% in the 90-120k band to 26.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 272 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.