2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

216 MOT tests in 2024. 64.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time64.3%
Failed or needed repairs35.7%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 216 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.5%
  2. Brakes20.4%
  3. Suspension15.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  6. Steering5.1%
  7. Body & chassis4.6%
  8. Tyres3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%

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 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 64.3% of 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 216 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).