Jeep CHEROKEE - 2005
388.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep CHEROKEE, model year 2005.
Sample size: 614 cars, 1,302 tests and 5,060 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 614 cars
The 2005 Jeep Cherokee has an overall defect rate of 389 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly higher than the yearly average of 376 per 100. Notably, the model shows increased issues in categories such as Brakes and Steering, where it outperforms the average defect rates significantly, with 203 and 47 defects per 100, respectively. Conversely, the Cherokee excels in Lights & Electrics, with a defect rate of 83, considerably lower than the average of 108. A trend in defect rates by mileage indicates that vehicles with higher mileage (over 124,000 miles) show a significant increase in defects compared to lower mileage segments, which is consistent with general patterns. Overall, while the Cherokee has specific strengths, it also faces notable challenges in key safety-related areas.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 614 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 27.8% worse
202.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 109.8% worse
47.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 9.2% better
25.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 24.3% better
83.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 17.1% better
260.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▼ 33.8% worse
82.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 45.0% worse
18.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 22.1% worse
57.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 355
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 293
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 268
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 266
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 230
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 183
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 166
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 157
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 140
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 134
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 78
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 59
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 32