2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

1,408 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,408 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    47 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    30 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.4%
    33 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.1%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.3%
  2. Lights & electrics9.1%
  3. Tyres5.6%
  4. Suspension3.3%
  5. Steering3.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.6%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,408 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).