Jeep Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 2004
55.9% pass rate
from 1,245 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (24 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (16 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (31 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (79% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake linings (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.080% fail on Lever
    • 4.0% fail on Parking brake control (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pedal
    • 0.96% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.32% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.080% fail on Valves
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.16% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Switch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.080% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Horn
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.80% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.32% fail on Axles
      • 0.24% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Axle
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.080% fail on Springs
      • 0.080% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.080% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
      • 0.56% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Joints
        • 0.16% fail on Prop shaft
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.080% fail on Pipe
      • 0.080% fail on System
    • 0.48% fail on Chassis
      • 0.48% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.080% fail on Panel
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.080% fail on Floor
    • 0.080% fail on Cabs
      • 0.080% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.1% fail on Steering (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Steering linkage components (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Track rod end (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.080% fail on Other components
        • 0.080% fail on Steering component
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.96% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.080% fail on Operation
    • 0.64% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Other components
      • 0.080% fail on Operation
      • 0.080% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.080% fail on Pump
      • 0.080% fail on Rams
    • 0.080% fail on Steering play
      • 0.080% fail on Steering box
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.080% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.080% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Transmission oil leaks (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Condition
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment
      • 0.080% fail on Requirements
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
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