Jeep Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 2005
57.3% pass rate
from 1,075 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Jeep Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.093% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.47% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.093% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.093% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.093% fail on Cable
    • 2.3% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.84% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Pedal
    • 0.84% fail on Rigid brake pipes (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.47% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.093% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.093% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.093% fail on Servos
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.093% fail on Horn
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (47% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.093% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.65% fail on Rear reflectors (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.093% fail on Position lamp
  • 11% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.093% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage
    • 0.37% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.093% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.093% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.093% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Prop shaft
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Belts
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Chassis
      • 0.84% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.093% fail on Tank
      • 0.093% fail on Pipe
      • 0.093% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Cabs (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Towbar
      • 0.093% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.093% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.093% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.093% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.93% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.65% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Transmission oil leaks (19 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.093% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.6% fail on Steering (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Track rod end (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.93% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.093% fail on Pump
    • 0.28% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on View to rear
      • 0.47% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (40% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.093% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
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