2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

456 MOT tests in 2024. 65.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time65.3%
Failed or needed repairs34.7%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 456 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    17 marked dangerous
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.0%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.9%
  2. Suspension15.8%
  3. Brakes13.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  6. Body & chassis6.8%
  7. Steering5.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.6%

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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 65.3% of 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 456 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).