2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd passed 70.5% of its 1,564 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.8 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.7%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (17.5%) and lighting & signalling (14.9%) 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 rbt (sp) — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 187 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 35.2% versus 18.8%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 38.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.5% | 273 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 233 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.8% | 216 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.1% | 127 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 5.2% | 81 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.0% | 78 |
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 | 187 |
| 2 | Prescribed areas | 120 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 104 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 75 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 70 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 66 |
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 | 38.9% | 608 |
| 2 | Suspension | 32.2% | 503 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.0% | 297 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 16.4% | 257 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.9% | 248 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 200 |
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 | 48 | 18.8% |
| 60-90k | 250 | 26.8% |
| 90-120k | 581 | 29.1% |
| 120-150k | 525 | 30.3% |
| 150k+ | 159 | 35.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 490 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | 374 | 28.9% |
| 2023 | 311 | 30.6% |
| 2024 | 219 | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 170 | 31.2% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Cherokee Crd
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 17.5% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (17.5% 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 (14.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.8% 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
How many 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crds pass their MOT?
70.5% of the 1,564 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Jeep Cherokee Crd?
Brakes, recorded in 17.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.9%).
Does the 2004 Cherokee Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.8% in the 30-60k band to 35.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,564 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.