2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

583 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 583 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    26 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.9%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes35.0%
  2. Lights & electrics26.2%
  3. Suspension19.4%
  4. Body & chassis11.1%
  5. Steering8.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  7. Tyres5.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2005 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2005 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 583 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).