2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,833 MOT tests, the 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd recorded a 69.8% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 27.3% of the time, so this is 2.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: brakes, recorded in 20.5% of tests against 16.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), component mounting prescribed areas and position lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 172 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 32.3% versus 23.1%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 41.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 27.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 33.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.5% | 375 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.2% | 297 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.0% | 201 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.2% | 132 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.5% | 101 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.1% | 94 |
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) | 172 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 128 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 105 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 95 |
| 5 | Prescribed areas | 90 |
| 6 | Wipers | 85 |
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 | 41.8% | 766 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.5% | 578 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.6% | 378 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 14.9% | 273 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 258 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.8% | 217 |
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 | 65 | 23.1% |
| 60-90k | 390 | 29.0% |
| 90-120k | 771 | 29.8% |
| 120-150k | 442 | 32.1% |
| 150k+ | 161 | 32.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 511 | 27.2% |
| 2022 | 451 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | 357 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 295 | 32.9% |
| 2025 | 219 | 33.8% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Cherokee Crd
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 20.5% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (20.5% 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 (16.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.0% 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 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crds pass their MOT?
69.8% of the 1,833 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd?
Brakes, recorded in 20.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.2%).
Does the 2006 Cherokee Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.1% in the 30-60k band to 32.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,833 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.