2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,025 MOT tests, the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A recorded an 83.2% pass rate. That is 3.2 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.9% of tests against 5.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, headlamp and tread depth — stop lamp alone was recorded 48 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.1% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 23.3% once past 150k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 122 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.7% | 58 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.3% | 44 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 40 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 26 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.9% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 48 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 44 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 35 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 5 | Washers | 27 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 26 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.1% | 227 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.3% | 218 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 74 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.1% | 73 |
| 5 | Suspension | 6.9% | 71 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.6% | 57 |
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 | 185 | 14.1% |
| 60-90k | 412 | 16.0% |
| 90-120k | 292 | 17.1% |
| 120-150k | 102 | 22.6% |
| 150k+ | 30 | 23.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 219 | 15.5% |
| 2022 | 211 | 15.2% |
| 2023 | 210 | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 195 | 17.9% |
| 2025 | 190 | 18.4% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.7% 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.
- Tyres (4.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd As pass their MOT?
83.2% of the 1,025 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.9% of tests, followed by brakes (5.7%).
Does the 2013 Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.1% in the 30-60k band to 23.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,025 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.