Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A MOT pass rate & common failures
891 MOT tests on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A (2005–2007) give it a 78.9% pass rate. That is 6.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.7%) and brakes (7.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are malfunction indicator lamp, ball joint and position lamp — malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 40 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.3% in the 30-60k band and 29.6% in the 150k+ band, a 16.3-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 40.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 19.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 384 | 76.3% | 23.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 438 | 82.0% | 18.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 69 | 73.9% | 26.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 86 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.4% | 66 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.2% | 55 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.1% | 54 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 35 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.7% | 33 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.1% | 28 |
| 8 | Visibility | 2.1% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 40 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 32 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 31 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 29 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 22 |
| 7 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 19 |
| 8 | Rbt (sp) | 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 | 40.7% | 363 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.3% | 234 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.2% | 144 |
| 4 | Tyres | 14.2% | 127 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.6% | 121 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 104 |
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 | 60 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 266 | 19.9% |
| 90-120k | 314 | 21.7% |
| 120-150k | 149 | 19.5% |
| 150k+ | 98 | 29.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 206 | 19.4% |
| 2022 | 187 | 19.3% |
| 2023 | 188 | 24.5% |
| 2024 | 153 | 18.9% |
| 2025 | 157 | 23.6% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
- Lighting & signalling (9.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.4% 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 (6.2% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A?
78.9% of the 891 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 21.1% fail rate, across model years 2005–2007.
What does the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.7% of tests, then brakes (7.4%).
How much does mileage affect Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 13.3% for cars in the 30-60k band and 29.6% for 150k+, a 16.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 891 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.