Jeep Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 2002
60.3% pass rate
from 764 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 9.7% fail on Suspension arms (76% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Suspension arm (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (75% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.79% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.52% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Axles
      • 0.26% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Axle
    • 0.39% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.26% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.26% fail on Brake drums (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.92% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.65% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
    • 0.92% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.92% fail on Lever
    • 0.79% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.52% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.39% fail on Rear reflectors (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (96% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Prop shaft (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.92% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Chassis
      • 0.65% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.13% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.26% fail on Body
      • 0.26% fail on Other body component
    • 0.26% fail on Cabs
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Towbar
      • 0.13% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.13% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.13% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 6.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (59% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.92% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 2.1% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.13% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.13% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.13% fail on Steering box
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Pump
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (45% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
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