2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

125 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 125 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault7.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.2%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  10. Horn: not working2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.4%
  2. Brakes28.0%
  3. Suspension19.2%
  4. Body & chassis16.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  6. Steering7.2%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.8%

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: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. 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 Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2004 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 125 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

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

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

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