2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

232 MOT tests in 2024. 66.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time66.8%
Failed or needed repairs33.2%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 232 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working4.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  7. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.2%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.4%
  2. Brakes16.4%
  3. Suspension16.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  6. Body & chassis5.2%
  7. Steering2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.4%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded12.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 66.8% of 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 232 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

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

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).