2007 Jeep Patriot + — MOT failures & pass rate
254 MOT tests on the 2007 Jeep Patriot + are in this dataset, and 70.5% of them passed. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (27.3% fail rate), the 2007 Patriot + comes out 2.2pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 22.4% of tests against 18.5% 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 43 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 20.0% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 32.8% once past 120-150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 42.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 36.0% in 2021 to 30.8% in 2024, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 22.4% | 57 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.5% | 47 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.6% | 27 |
| 4 | Visibility | 9.8% | 25 |
| 5 | Steering | 7.9% | 20 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.7% | 17 |
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 | 43 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 33 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 21 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 20 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 18 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
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 | 42.9% | 109 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.6% | 70 |
| 3 | Brakes | 26.4% | 67 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 29 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 10.6% | 27 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.4% | 24 |
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 | 30 | 20.0% |
| 60-90k | 66 | 31.8% |
| 90-120k | 77 | 29.9% |
| 120-150k | 58 | 32.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 138 | 29.7% |
| Petrol | 116 | 29.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 36.0% |
| 2022 | 64 | 26.6% |
| 2023 | 49 | 24.5% |
| 2024 | 39 | 30.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Patriot +
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 22.4% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (22.4% 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 (18.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.6% 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 +s pass their MOT?
70.5% of the 254 2007 Jeep Patriot + MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Jeep Patriot +?
Suspension, recorded in 22.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (18.5%).
Does the 2007 Patriot + get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 30-60k band to 32.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 254 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.