2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

234 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 234 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.1%
  3. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  5. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.4%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  9. Horn: not working3.0%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes30.3%
  2. Lights & electrics29.9%
  3. Suspension23.5%
  4. Body & chassis14.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.7%
  8. Steering4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine32.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2000 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 59.8% of 2000 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 234 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake imbalance: across an axle; anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).