2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

276 MOT tests in 2024. 62.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time62.3%
Failed or needed repairs37.7%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 276 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    12 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  10. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.6%
  2. Suspension23.2%
  3. Brakes17.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.5%
  6. Body & chassis5.1%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.9%

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 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 62.3% of 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 276 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).