2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

288 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 288 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  8. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes28.5%
  2. Lights & electrics25.7%
  3. Suspension21.9%
  4. Body & chassis15.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.2%
  6. Steering7.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Tyres3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%

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: 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 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 62.2% of 2004 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 288 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

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

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Chrysler-Jeep 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).