2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

964 MOT tests in 2024. 73.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time73.3%
Failed or needed repairs26.7%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 964 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.2%
  2. Headlamp: not working on main beam2.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    25 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.3%
  2. Brakes11.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  4. Tyres5.0%
  5. Steering3.8%
  6. Suspension3.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.7%

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: 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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 73.3% of 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 964 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; headlamp: not working on main beam; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).