2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

212 MOT tests in 2024. 60.9% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time60.9%
Failed or needed repairs39.1%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes28.8%
  2. Lights & electrics21.7%
  3. Suspension14.6%
  4. Body & chassis12.7%
  5. Steering7.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%

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 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 60.9% of 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 212 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).