2011 Jeep Patriot + Crd — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Jeep Patriot + Crd passed 69.4% of its 1,628 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 22.9% of the time, so this is 7.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 20.3% of all tests — 5.8 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, position lamp and pins and bushes — ball joint alone was recorded 209 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 26.8% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 35.8% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 39.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 32.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 20.3% | 331 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 236 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.8% | 127 |
| 4 | Steering | 5.9% | 96 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.4% | 72 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.2% | 69 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 209 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 149 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 134 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 100 |
| 5 | Sub-frame | 70 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 52 |
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 | 39.3% | 640 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.4% | 446 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.9% | 438 |
| 4 | Other defects | 13.1% | 213 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 11.2% | 182 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 174 |
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 | 261 | 26.8% |
| 60-90k | 508 | 29.7% |
| 90-120k | 527 | 31.5% |
| 120-150k | 237 | 34.6% |
| 150k+ | 67 | 35.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 389 | 25.7% |
| 2022 | 394 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | 321 | 30.2% |
| 2024 | 289 | 32.2% |
| 2025 | 235 | 32.8% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Patriot + Crd
On a 2011 Patriot + Crd, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 20.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (20.3% 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 (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.8% 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 2011 Jeep Patriot + Crds pass their MOT?
69.4% of the 1,628 2011 Jeep Patriot + Crd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Jeep Patriot + Crd?
Suspension, recorded in 20.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.5%).
Does the 2011 Patriot + Crd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.8% in the 30-60k band to 35.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,628 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.