2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 613 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 71.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 30.1% in the 120-150k group versus 25.0% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.3% | 118 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.8% | 91 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 48 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.7% | 41 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 32 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.1% | 31 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 55 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 44 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 30 |
| 5 | Wipers | 26 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 26 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 39.1% | 240 |
| 2 | Suspension | 28.7% | 176 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.5% | 126 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 17.6% | 108 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 88 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.9% | 67 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 32 | 25.0% |
| 60-90k | 176 | 27.8% |
| 90-120k | 295 | 28.5% |
| 120-150k | 83 | 30.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 157 | 22.9% |
| 2022 | 151 | 29.8% |
| 2023 | 126 | 28.6% |
| 2024 | 104 | 31.7% |
| 2025 | 75 | 33.3% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Cherokee Crd Auto
Before buying a 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 19.3% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (19.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (14.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd Autos pass their MOT?
71.5% of the 613 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Jeep Cherokee Crd Auto?
Brakes, recorded in 19.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.8%).
Does the 2006 Cherokee Crd Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.0% in the 30-60k band to 30.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 613 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.