2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

244 MOT tests in 2024. 60.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time60.7%
Failed or needed repairs39.3%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 244 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  8. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment2.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    7 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.6%
  2. Brakes30.3%
  3. Suspension16.4%
  4. Body & chassis10.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Steering4.5%
  8. Tyres4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.4%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded9.4%

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 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 60.7% of 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 244 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).