Jeep Patriot + Crd MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 5 model years and 7,511 tests, the Jeep Patriot + Crd passes its MOT 67.4% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (24.9% fail rate), the Patriot + Crd comes out 7.7pp worse. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
Best and worst Patriot + Crd years
Ranked across Patriot + Crd years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
The strongest year on this record is 2011 (69.4% pass rate); the weakest is 2007 (65.7%). Older cars carry more of the difference than the average implies.
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 23.1% of all tests — 5.5 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 1,034 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 24.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.4% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 46.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 30.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 33.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Patriot + Crd model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,123 | 65.7% | 34.3% | Suspension |
| 2008 | 2,214 | 66.6% | 33.4% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 1,348 | 67.4% | 32.6% | Suspension |
| 2010 | 1,198 | 67.7% | 32.3% | Suspension |
| 2011 | 1,628 | 69.4% | 30.6% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 23.1% | 1,734 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 17.6% | 1,321 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.0% | 750 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.5% | 486 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.1% | 459 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.3% | 402 |
| 7 | Visibility | 5.1% | 386 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.1% | 231 |
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 | 1,034 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 987 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 669 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 484 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 336 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 291 |
| 7 | Sub-frame | 284 |
| 8 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 270 |
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 | 46.3% | 3,477 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.9% | 2,170 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.2% | 2,044 |
| 4 | Other defects | 13.2% | 994 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 836 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.5% | 714 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 69 | 24.6% |
| 30-60k | 516 | 26.7% |
| 60-90k | 1,686 | 31.2% |
| 90-120k | 2,859 | 33.8% |
| 120-150k | 1,823 | 34.0% |
| 150k+ | 543 | 32.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,481 | 32.6% |
| Petrol | 30 | 30.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,121 | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 1,905 | 34.3% |
| 2023 | 1,479 | 32.2% |
| 2024 | 1,137 | 32.8% |
| 2025 | 869 | 33.4% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Patriot + Crd
- Suspension (23.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (17.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.0% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Patriot + Crd?
67.4% of the 7,511 Jeep Patriot + Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 32.6% fail rate, across model years 2007–2011.
What does the Jeep Patriot + Crd most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 23.1% of tests, then lighting & signalling (17.6%).
Which Patriot + Crd years are best and worst for MOT results?
2011 has the best pass rate at 69.4% and 2007 the weakest at 65.7%, from 1,628 and 1,123 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Patriot + Crd MOT results?
Fail rates run at 24.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 32.4% for 150k+, a 7.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,511 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.