2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

552 MOT tests in 2024. 58.5% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time58.5%
Failed or needed repairs41.5%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 552 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.3%
    22 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.3%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes29.9%
  2. Lights & electrics27.0%
  3. Suspension18.8%
  4. Body & chassis15.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  7. Steering5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.2%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded10.5%

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: 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 2004 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 58.5% of 2004 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 552 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).