2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd — MOT failures & pass rate
1,202 MOT tests on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd are in this dataset, and 69.7% of them passed. That is 2.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.4%) and brakes (15.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and stop lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 118 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.6% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 32.4% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 46.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 29.7% in 2021 to 25.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.4% | 209 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.4% | 185 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.6% | 164 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.2% | 123 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.9% | 59 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 48 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 118 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 72 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 66 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 66 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 65 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 62 |
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 | 46.7% | 561 |
| 2 | Brakes | 43.2% | 519 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 21.1% | 254 |
| 4 | Tyres | 17.8% | 214 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.6% | 212 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.6% | 187 |
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 | 51 | 19.6% |
| 60-90k | 132 | 28.8% |
| 90-120k | 322 | 28.9% |
| 120-150k | 402 | 31.6% |
| 150k+ | 287 | 32.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 384 | 29.7% |
| 2022 | 296 | 30.7% |
| 2023 | 245 | 33.1% |
| 2024 | 167 | 29.9% |
| 2025 | 110 | 25.4% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.4% 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 (13.6% 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 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltds pass their MOT?
69.7% of the 1,202 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.4% of tests, followed by brakes (15.4%).
Does the 2004 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.6% in the 30-60k band to 32.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,202 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.