Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited
From 266 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 19 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 19 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 13 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 12 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 23.6% of Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 33% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £144.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 55.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2002 | 65.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limiteds tested had between 99,485 and 139,843 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 121,880 median miles, the Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited has a 60.9% MOT pass rate based on 266 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited is 121,880 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 99,485 and 139,843 miles.
Buying a used Cherokee 2.5 Crd Limited?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 60.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £144 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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