2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

542 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.2%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 542 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working2.8%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%
  7. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    17 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.7%
  2. Suspension17.7%
  3. Brakes14.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  6. Body & chassis5.9%
  7. Tyres4.2%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.5%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 64.8% of 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 542 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).