2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Jeep Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

431 MOT tests in 2024. 53.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.4%
Failed or needed repairs46.6%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 431 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value5.3%
    27 marked dangerous
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.4%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.9%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.7%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes46.9%
  2. Lights & electrics33.6%
  3. Suspension22.5%
  4. Body & chassis9.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Tyres6.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded14.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2007 Jeep Cherokee?

In 2024, 53.4% of 2007 Jeep Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 431 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Jeep Cherokee?

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

Is the 2007 Jeep Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).