2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

535 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 535 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.5%
  2. Suspension5.2%
  3. Brakes5.0%
  4. Tyres4.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2017 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2017 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 535 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).