2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 416 MOT tests analysed for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 72.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.1% | 71 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.4% | 60 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.7% | 53 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.4% | 39 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.3% | 26 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.1% | 13 |
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 | 29 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 29 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 27 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 23 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 22 |
| 6 | Joints | 20 |
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 | 51.2% | 213 |
| 2 | Brakes | 40.6% | 169 |
| 3 | Tyres | 22.8% | 95 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.6% | 69 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.2% | 55 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 12.0% | 50 |
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 | 50 | 20.0% |
| 90-120k | 148 | 29.7% |
| 120-150k | 137 | 29.9% |
| 150k+ | 77 | 24.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 134 | 29.1% |
| 2022 | 108 | 26.9% |
| 2023 | 65 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | 62 | 32.3% |
| 2025 | 47 | 29.8% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Before buying a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 17.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (17.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.4% 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.
- Brakes (12.7% 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 Autos pass their MOT?
72.4% of the 416 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.1% of tests, followed by suspension (14.4%).
Does the 2005 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 60-90k band to 24.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 416 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.