2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A — MOT failures & pass rate
2,262 MOT tests on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A are in this dataset, and 77.6% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 27.6% of the time, so this is 5.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.2% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, position lamp and wipers — ball joint alone was recorded 130 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.9% in the 30-60k band and 24.1% in the 150k+ band, a 11.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 41.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.6% in 2021 to 20.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 321 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.5% | 237 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.9% | 179 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.1% | 138 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 101 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 78 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 130 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 127 |
| 3 | Wipers | 85 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 85 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 81 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 78 |
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 | 41.3% | 935 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 27.6% | 624 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.2% | 571 |
| 4 | Tyres | 17.9% | 404 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.4% | 371 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.5% | 238 |
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 | 70 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 341 | 19.1% |
| 90-120k | 655 | 21.8% |
| 120-150k | 701 | 24.4% |
| 150k+ | 493 | 24.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,227 | 22.3% |
| Petrol | 35 | 31.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 636 | 22.6% |
| 2022 | 557 | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 447 | 23.0% |
| 2024 | 344 | 20.9% |
| 2025 | 278 | 20.9% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A
On a 2005 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.5% 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.
- Brakes (7.9% 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd As pass their MOT?
77.6% of the 2,262 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.2% of tests, followed by suspension (10.5%).
Does the 2005 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.9% in the 30-60k band to 24.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,262 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.