2006 Jeep Commander Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
605 MOT tests on the 2006 Jeep Commander Crd A are in this dataset, and 77.4% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 27.3% of the time, so this is 4.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.1%) and brakes (11.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, wipers and ball joint — position lamp alone was recorded 55 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2006 Commander Crd A fails 18.8% of the time in the 60-90k band and 19.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.8 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 37.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 85 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.2% | 68 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.6% | 46 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.8% | 35 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.1% | 25 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 55 |
| 2 | Wipers | 23 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 23 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 5 | Washers | 18 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 17 |
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 | 37.9% | 229 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.3% | 159 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 23.3% | 141 |
| 4 | Tyres | 18.2% | 110 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 102 |
| 6 | Visibility | 13.2% | 80 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 69 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 150 | 23.3% |
| 120-150k | 209 | 26.3% |
| 150k+ | 163 | 19.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 174 | 25.3% |
| 2022 | 133 | 17.3% |
| 2023 | 123 | 25.2% |
| 2024 | 100 | 21.0% |
| 2025 | 75 | 24.0% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Commander Crd A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.2% 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.
- Suspension (7.6% 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
How many 2006 Jeep Commander Crd As pass their MOT?
77.4% of the 605 2006 Jeep Commander Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Jeep Commander Crd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.1% of tests, followed by brakes (11.2%).
Does the 2006 Commander Crd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.8% in the 60-90k band to 19.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 605 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.