2002 Jeep Cherokee Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2002 Jeep Cherokee Crd passed 71.7% of its 1,347 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (27.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.4%) and lighting & signalling (13.1%) 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, prescribed areas and suspension arm — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 148 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 32.4% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 38.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.0% in 2021 to 26.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.4% | 208 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 177 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.3% | 166 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.4% | 113 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 5.0% | 67 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.5% | 60 |
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 | 148 |
| 2 | Prescribed areas | 98 |
| 3 | Suspension arm | 73 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 66 |
| 5 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 60 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 57 |
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 | 38.0% | 512 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.7% | 400 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 24.6% | 332 |
| 4 | Tyres | 21.6% | 291 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.0% | 189 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 12.6% | 170 |
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 | 36 | 19.4% |
| 60-90k | 153 | 21.6% |
| 90-120k | 384 | 28.9% |
| 120-150k | 414 | 27.5% |
| 150k+ | 355 | 32.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 447 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | 338 | 30.5% |
| 2023 | 242 | 24.8% |
| 2024 | 180 | 26.1% |
| 2025 | 140 | 26.4% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Cherokee Crd
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 15.4% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.3% 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 2002 Jeep Cherokee Crds pass their MOT?
71.7% of the 1,347 2002 Jeep Cherokee Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Crd?
Suspension, recorded in 15.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.1%).
Does the 2002 Cherokee Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.4% in the 30-60k band to 32.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,347 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.