2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

201 MOT tests in 2024. 62.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.7%
Failed or needed repairs37.3%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 201 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working3.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes25.4%
  2. Lights & electrics25.4%
  3. Suspension21.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  5. Tyres6.0%
  6. Body & chassis5.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 62.7% of 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 201 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).