2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

327 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 327 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  2. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.4%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.1%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.4%
  2. Suspension16.2%
  3. Brakes15.9%
  4. Body & chassis11.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Tyres4.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.3%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%

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 2002 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2002 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 327 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).