2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

131 MOT tests in 2024. 67.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time67.2%
Failed or needed repairs32.8%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 131 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  9. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.5%
  2. Brakes16.8%
  3. Suspension16.0%
  4. Body & chassis10.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  8. Steering4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.2%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%

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: 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 Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 67.2% of 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 131 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

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

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).