2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

228 MOT tests in 2024. 63.6% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time63.6%
Failed or needed repairs36.4%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 228 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.9%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    7 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes25.4%
  2. Lights & electrics22.4%
  3. Suspension14.9%
  4. Body & chassis12.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags6.6%
  7. Tyres5.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  4. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission8.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%

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 2001 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 63.6% of 2001 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 228 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).