2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 384 MOT tests, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A recorded a 76.3% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (27.6% fail rate), the 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A comes out 3.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 11.7% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of emissions & environmental, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are malfunction indicator lamp, headlamp aim and ball joint — malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 25 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 23.4% in the 60-90k band and 28.3% in the 150k+ band, a 4.9-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 44.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 21.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 45 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 8.1% | 31 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 30 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.8% | 26 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.2% | 16 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 15 |
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 | 25 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 19 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 14 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 13 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 10 |
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 | 44.8% | 172 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.1% | 104 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 59 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 15.1% | 58 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.1% | 58 |
| 6 | Tyres | 13.5% | 52 |
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 | 124 | 23.4% |
| 90-120k | 120 | 25.0% |
| 120-150k | 56 | 17.9% |
| 150k+ | 60 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88 | 21.6% |
| 2022 | 83 | 22.9% |
| 2023 | 74 | 25.7% |
| 2024 | 70 | 22.9% |
| 2025 | 69 | 26.1% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
On a 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (8.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Suspension (7.8% 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd As pass their MOT?
76.3% of the 384 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.7% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (8.1%).
Does the 2005 Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.4% in the 60-90k band to 28.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 384 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.