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Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT Results

Registered in 2005
64.8% pass rate
from 857 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 Grand Cherokee is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Horn
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.93% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.93% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.70% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Axle
    • 0.12% fail on Springs
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.93% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic braking system (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Rigid brake pipes (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.82% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.12% fail on Valves
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.70% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.4% fail on Steering
    • 4.9% fail on Steering linkage components (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.58% fail on Drag link end (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.47% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Rams
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.47% fail on Chassis
      • 0.47% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.47% fail on Seats
      • 0.47% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.35% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Body condition
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.12% fail on Carrier
    • 0.12% fail on Load security
      • 0.12% fail on Access panel
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.93% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 0.93% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.93% fail on Attachment
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
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