2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

220 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 220 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working5.0%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  8. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.2%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.2%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes32.7%
  2. Suspension27.7%
  3. Lights & electrics27.3%
  4. Body & chassis20.0%
  5. Steering7.7%
  6. Tyres5.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.2%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.6%

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: 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 2003 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2003 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 220 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).