2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

243 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.2%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 243 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  2. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  8. Individual direction indicators: not working2.5%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes38.3%
  2. Lights & electrics32.1%
  3. Suspension25.9%
  4. Body & chassis17.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  6. Steering5.3%
  7. Tyres3.7%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.2%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.8%

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: 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 Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 243 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

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

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).