2007 Jeep Patriot + Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
1,123 MOT tests on the 2007 Jeep Patriot + Crd are in this dataset, and 65.7% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.6% of the time, so this is 7.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 26.0% of tests against 19.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 190 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 37.9% versus 30.4%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 49.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 26.0% | 292 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 19.7% | 221 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.8% | 110 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.4% | 72 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.2% | 70 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.0% | 56 |
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 | 190 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 174 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 92 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 72 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 70 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 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 | 49.1% | 552 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.3% | 340 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.2% | 305 |
| 4 | Other defects | 11.8% | 132 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 11.1% | 125 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 120 |
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 | 138 | 30.4% |
| 90-120k | 474 | 34.0% |
| 120-150k | 346 | 36.1% |
| 150k+ | 124 | 37.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 365 | 32.3% |
| 2022 | 301 | 35.5% |
| 2023 | 218 | 35.8% |
| 2024 | 138 | 34.8% |
| 2025 | 101 | 33.7% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Patriot + Crd
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 26.0% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (26.0% 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 (19.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.8% 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
How many 2007 Jeep Patriot + Crds pass their MOT?
65.7% of the 1,123 2007 Jeep Patriot + Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 34.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Jeep Patriot + Crd?
Suspension, recorded in 26.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (19.7%).
Does the 2007 Patriot + Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 30.4% in the 60-90k band to 37.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,123 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.